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North Matewan, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25688

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

448
37/sq mi
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 25688 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Matewan, Mingo County, West Virginia, home to just 448 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 25688, but per-capita income is $35,015. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 46.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is -. To put 25688 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mingo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 25688, North Matewan, 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

448

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25688?

31.3

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 9.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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?

$35,015

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

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

What does housing look like?

156

Total Housing Units

140

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.4%
Renter 53.6%

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 25688, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,523,000.

4

Businesses

42

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25688 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 25688 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25692 Red Jacket, WV 1,021 1.6 mi
41544 Mc Carr, KY 931 3.1 mi
25672 Edgarton, WV 408 3.5 mi
25696 Varney, WV 295 3.7 mi
25690 Ragland, WV 249 4.3 mi
41528 Freeburn, KY 999 5.5 mi
25670 Delbarton, WV 5,829 6.2 mi
25678 Matewan, WV 1,595 4.8 mi
41531 Hardy, KY 985 5.7 mi
41547 Majestic, KY 369 6.9 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
25621 standard
Gilbert, WV
Pop: 2,155
25678 standard
Matewan, WV
Pop: 1,595
25671 standard
Dingess, WV
Pop: 1,286

Related Areas

Mingo County North Matewan, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25688 in? ▼
ZIP code 25688 (North Matewan) 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 25688? ▼
ZIP code 25688 in North Matewan, WV has a population of 448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25688? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25688 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25688? ▼
ZIP code 25688 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25688? ▼
In ZIP code 25688, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 25688? ▼
In ZIP code 25688, approximately 46.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25688? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25688 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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