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Gilbert, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25621

Mingo County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,155
18/sq mi
$51,563
Median income
$85,600
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gilbert pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25621 covers 118.4 square miles in Gilbert, Mingo County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,155 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25621 reports a modest median household income of $51,563 (11% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,176. Local economic indicators show a 24.0% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. 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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mingo County, letting you compare 25621 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 25621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbert, WV

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,155

Population

118.4

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 25621 ranks nationally

Gilbert, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,563 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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 25621 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25621 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25621 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25621 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Mingo County

25661 standard
Williamson, WV
Pop: 6,837
25670 standard
Delbarton, WV
Pop: 5,829
25674 standard
Kermit, WV
Pop: 3,202
25678 standard
Matewan, WV
Pop: 1,595
25671 standard
Dingess, WV
Pop: 1,286
25676 standard
Lenore, WV
Pop: 1,250

Related Areas

Mingo County Gilbert, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.