White Oak, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25989
Raleigh County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 280
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $199,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
White Oak pairs below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25989 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25989 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Oak, Raleigh County, West Virginia, home to just 280 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 25989, but per-capita income is $34,623. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $199,000 (44% above the average West Virginia ZIP); 55.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Raleigh County, so 25989 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 25989, White Oak, 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
280
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25989?
43.3
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
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?
$34,623
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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
230housing units
230
Total Housing Units
166
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,000
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
1993
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 25989, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,000.
4
Businesses
16
Employees
$677K
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 25989 vs 25825 →
ZIP 25989 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25813
Beaver (25813)
8,063 residents
- 25918
Shady Spring (25918)
4,430 residents
- 25832
Daniels (25832)
3,994 residents
- 25825 2,390
Cool Ridge (25825)
2,390 residents
- 25823 2,176
Coal City (25823)
2,176 residents
- 25969 973
Jumping Branch (25969)
973 residents
- 25843 791
Ghent (25843)
791 residents
- 25978 606
Nimitz (25978)
606 residents
- 25841 575
Flat Top (25841)
575 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25989 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25825 | Cool Ridge, WV | 2,390 | 2.1 mi |
| 25832 | Daniels, WV | 3,994 | 3.6 mi |
| 25843 | Ghent, WV | 791 | 5.6 mi |
| 25813 | Beaver, WV | 8,063 | 5.9 mi |
| 25969 | Jumping Branch, WV | 973 | 5.8 mi |
| 25918 | Shady Spring, WV | 4,430 | 6.0 mi |
| 25841 | Flat Top, WV | 575 | 8.9 mi |
| 25823 | Coal City, WV | 2,176 | 7.3 mi |
| 25911 | Raleigh, WV | 55 | 7.4 mi |
| 25978 | Nimitz, WV | 606 | 8.0 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25989 in?
ZIP code 25989 (White Oak) is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Raleigh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/raleigh-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25989?
ZIP code 25989 in White Oak, WV has a population of 280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25989?
The median home value in ZIP 25989 is $199,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25989?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25989 is White at 98.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25989?
ZIP code 25989 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25989?
In ZIP code 25989, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 25989?
In ZIP code 25989, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25989?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25989 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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