Kistler, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25628
Logan County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 539
- 98/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kistler pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Lowest
- home value, US ZIPs
- 98
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25628 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25628 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kistler, Logan County, West Virginia, home to just 539 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 98 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 25628, but per-capita income is $25,871. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 19.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $41,800 (70% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 74.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 25628 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 25628, Kistler, 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
539
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
98
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25628?
28.9
Median Age
58.4%
Male
41.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$25,871
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
19.8%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
156housing units
156
Total Housing Units
144
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$41,800
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 25628, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $456,000.
6
Businesses
29
Employees
$456K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 66.7% |
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 25628 vs 25606 →
ZIP 25628 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25635
Man (25635)
1,227 residents
- 25607
Amherstdale (25607)
1,140 residents
- 25617
Davin (25617)
999 residents
- 25606
Accoville (25606)
964 residents
- 25646
Stollings (25646)
940 residents
- 25632
Lyburn (25632)
834 residents
- 25634
Mallory (25634)
771 residents
- 25611
Bruno (25611)
682 residents
- 25650
Verner (25650)
547 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25628 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25606 | Accoville, WV | 964 | 2.1 mi |
| 25634 | Mallory, WV | 771 | 2.5 mi |
| 25654 | Yolyn, WV | 310 | 2.9 mi |
| 25632 | Lyburn, WV | 834 | 3.7 mi |
| 25635 | Man, WV | 1,227 | 3.8 mi |
| 25611 | Bruno, WV | 682 | 5.3 mi |
| 25607 | Amherstdale, WV | 1,140 | 4.4 mi |
| 25646 | Stollings, WV | 940 | 4.9 mi |
| 25617 | Davin, WV | 999 | 5.2 mi |
| 25650 | Verner, WV | 547 | 6.7 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25628 in?
ZIP code 25628 (Kistler) is located in Logan County, West Virginia. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25628?
ZIP code 25628 in Kistler, WV has a population of 539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25628?
The median home value in ZIP 25628 is $41,800, which is 85% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25628?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25628 is White at 82.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25628?
ZIP code 25628 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25628?
In ZIP code 25628, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 25628?
In ZIP code 25628, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25628?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25628 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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