ZIP Code 25621

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Gilbert · Mingo County · West Virginia

Population
2,155

18/sq mi

Median income
$51,563

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,600

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.2%

Median age 51.2

Land area
118.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 25621 in Gilbert, West Virginia has a population of 2,155. The median household income is $51,563, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $85,600, 69% below the US average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.4 square miles in Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,155 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25621 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25621 sits at $51,563 (11% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,176. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $85,600 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $777 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25621 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mingo County, so you can benchmark 25621 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 25621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25621.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25621, Gilbert, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,155

Population

118.4

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25621?

51.2

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,563

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$27,176

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,049

Total Housing Units

827

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$85,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$777

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 70 business establishments in ZIP 25621, employing approximately 466 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,133,000.

70

Businesses

466

Employees

$18.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 12.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.6%
Construction 5 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 7.1%
Wholesale trade 4 5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25621 vs 25608 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25608 Baisden, WV 1,004 3.8 mi
24851 Justice, WV 419 4.4 mi
24846 Isaban, WV 244 6.7 mi
25635 Man, WV 1,227 6.3 mi
25611 Bruno, WV 682 5.2 mi
25651 Wharncliffe, WV 737 5.3 mi
24882 Simon, WV 483 7.6 mi
25650 Verner, WV 547 6.0 mi
24869 North Spring, WV 351 6.2 mi
25632 Lyburn, WV 834 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25621 in?
ZIP code 25621 (Gilbert) is located in Mingo County, West Virginia. Mingo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mingo-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25621?
ZIP code 25621 in Gilbert, WV has a population of 2,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25621?
The median household income in ZIP 25621 is $51,563, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25621?
The median home value in ZIP 25621 is $85,600, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25621?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25621 is White at 95.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25621?
ZIP code 25621 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25621?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25621 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (9), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25621?
In ZIP code 25621, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25621?
In ZIP code 25621, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25621?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25621 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gilbert, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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