PlainZIP

Varney, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25696

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

295
58/sq mi
$48,077
Median income
$109,400
Median home value
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
58
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25696 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25696 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Varney, Mingo County, West Virginia, home to just 295 residents across 5.1 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25696 reports a modest median household income of $48,077 (17% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,721. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 23.9%. Median home value sits at $109,400 (21% below the state average), median rent at $826 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, 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 25696 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 →

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 25696, Varney, 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

295

Population

5.1

Area (sq mi)

58

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25696?

41.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$48,077

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$25,721

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

23.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25696 ranks nationally

Varney, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,077 12th percentile higher than 12% 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

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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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

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

What does housing look like?

600

Total Housing Units

522

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$109,400

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$826

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25696 vs 25690 →

ZIP 25696 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 25696 ranks #0 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 25696 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 25696 ranks #5 of 9 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
25690 Ragland, WV 249 0.9 mi
25692 Red Jacket, WV 1,021 3.0 mi
25670 Delbarton, WV 5,829 3.0 mi
25688 North Matewan, WV 448 3.7 mi
25672 Edgarton, WV 408 6.7 mi
25644 Sarah Ann, WV 536 5.6 mi
25678 Matewan, WV 1,595 6.7 mi
41544 Mc Carr, KY 931 6.7 mi
41528 Freeburn, KY 999 9.1 mi
25638 Omar, WV 1,148 6.7 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 Varney, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25696 in? ▼
ZIP code 25696 (Varney) 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 25696? ▼
ZIP code 25696 in Varney, WV has a population of 295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25696? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25696 is $48,077, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25696? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25696 is $109,400, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25696? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25696 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25696? ▼
In ZIP code 25696, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.6% 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 25696? ▼
In ZIP code 25696, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25696? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25696 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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