Sandstone, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25985

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

430
5/sq mi
$55,491
Median income
$101,800
Median home value
1.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25985 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25985 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.5 square miles in Sandstone, Summers County, West Virginia. The area is home to 430 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 25985 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25985 sits at $55,491 (4% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,148. The poverty rate stands at 29.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $101,800 (26% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25985 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Summers County, so you can benchmark 25985 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 25985, Sandstone, 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

430

Population

91.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25985?

54.8

Median Age

59.3%

Male

40.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
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 3.0%
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?

$55,491

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$29,148

Per Capita Income

29.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25985 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,491 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 31.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.7%

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

What does housing look like?

272

Total Housing Units

135

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$101,800

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25985 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 25985 ranks #6 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 25985 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 25985 ranks #2 of 5 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
25976 Meadow Bridge, WV 2,663 5.8 mi
25977 Meadow Creek, WV 155 5.6 mi
25951 Hinton, WV 6,208 8.4 mi
24910 Alderson, WV 5,383 8.5 mi
24962 Pence Springs, WV 186 9.1 mi
24981 Talcott, WV 631 10.6 mi
24977 Smoot, WV 441 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25985 in?
ZIP code 25985 (Sandstone) is located in Summers County, West Virginia. Summers County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/summers-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25985?
ZIP code 25985 in Sandstone, WV has a population of 430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25985?
The median household income in ZIP 25985 is $55,491, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25985?
The median home value in ZIP 25985 is $101,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25985?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25985 is White at 97.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25985?
In ZIP code 25985, 31.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.7% 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 25985?
In ZIP code 25985, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25985?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25985 is 29.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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