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
$199,000
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

White Oak pairs below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

43th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.2 square miles in White Oak, Raleigh County, West Virginia. The area is home to 280 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 25989 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25989 sits at , while per-capita income is $34,623. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $199,000 (44% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 55.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25989 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Raleigh County, so you can benchmark 25989 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 25989, White Oak, 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

280

Population

6.2

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25989?

43.3

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
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 1.9%
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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

230

Total Housing Units

166

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.4%
Renter 44.6%

$199,000

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

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

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ZIP 25989 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 25989 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 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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