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ZIP Code 25868

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

432
13/sq mi
$123,900
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lookout pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25868 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.7 square miles in Lookout, Fayette County, West Virginia. The area is home to 432 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 25868 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25868 sits at , while per-capita income is $26,727. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $123,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25868 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 25868 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 →

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 25868, Lookout, 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

432

Population

32.7

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25868?

36.6

Median Age

41.8%

Male

58.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$26,727

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

232

Total Housing Units

219

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$123,900

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

2002

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 25868, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,602,000.

7

Businesses

40

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 42.9%

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 25868 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 25868 ranks #5 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
25942 Winona, WV 162 3.5 mi
25837 Edmond, WV 391 3.4 mi
25854 Hico, WV 1,101 4.6 mi
26680 Nallen, WV 340 5.2 mi
25862 Lansing, WV 266 5.5 mi
25831 Danese, WV 1,421 8.1 mi
26678 Mount Lookout, WV 1,247 7.2 mi
25938 Victor, WV 1,287 7.5 mi
26684 Pool, WV 116 8.8 mi
25936 Thurmond, WV 43 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25868 in?
ZIP code 25868 (Lookout) is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25868?
ZIP code 25868 in Lookout, WV has a population of 432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25868?
The median home value in ZIP 25868 is $123,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25868?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25868 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25868?
ZIP code 25868 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25868?
In ZIP code 25868, 43.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25868?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25868 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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