Zip code 25508: Chapmanville, West Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 25508
25508 is a small-town zip code in Chapmanville, West Virginia (Logan County), covering 74 sq mi of land. About 8,028 people live here, or 108 per square mile. The median resident is 45.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $48,144 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $133,900, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $684 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.1 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.
How 25508 compares
- 87thU.S. 17.2% · WV 21%288th of 663 in WV
- Median age45.186thU.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7336th of 661 in WV
- Poverty rate21.1%86thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%244th of 661 in WV
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471117th of 656 in WV
- Homeownership rate78.4%75thU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%417th of 661 in WV
- Average commute30.1 min74thU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min224th of 485 in WV
- Housing vacancy9.9%71stU.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%490th of 661 in WV
- 70thU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%236th of 652 in WV
- Government workers15.4%62ndU.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%403rd of 650 in WV
- Healthcare workers10.2%61stU.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%326th of 650 in WV
- Uninsured rate6.9%51stU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%238th of 662 in WV
- Veterans5.7%48thU.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%396th of 663 in WV
- Broadband access91.2%42ndU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%181st of 661 in WV
- Residents under 1819.8%30thU.S. 22% · WV 20%310th of 663 in WV
- Per capita income$32,56026thU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203212th of 659 in WV
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%237th of 662 in WV
- Median earnings per worker$38,60218thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162356th of 615 in WV
- Population density108/sq mi14thU.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi187th of 663 in WV
- 14thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%279th of 499 in WV
- Population8,02813thU.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,37357th of 663 in WV
- Median household income$48,1447thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608368th of 540 in WV
- Median home value$133,9007thU.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600256th of 550 in WV
- Tech workers0.5%6thU.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%205th of 650 in WV
- 5thU.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%354th of 650 in WV
- 4thU.S. 10% · WV 6.8%294th of 650 in WV
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · WV $872216th of 297 in WV
- 2ndU.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%226th of 663 in WV
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3441st of 663 in WV
| Measure | 25508 | Logan | WV | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65 and older | 23.1% | 22.4% | 21% | 17.2% | 288th of 663 | |
| Median age | 45.1 | 44.1 | 42.7 | 38.9 | 336th of 661 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.1% | 21.8% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 244th of 661 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.477 | 0.509 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 117th of 656 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.4% | 77% | 74.9% | 65.2% | 417th of 661 | |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 224th of 485 | |
| Housing vacancy | 9.9% | 13.6% | 15.4% | 10.1% | 490th of 661 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 8.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 236th of 652 | |
| Government workers | 15.4% | 22.4% | 20.3% | 14.5% | 403rd of 650 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.2% | 18.5% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 326th of 650 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.9% | 6.5% | 6% | 8.4% | 238th of 662 | |
| Veterans | 5.7% | 5.1% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 396th of 663 | |
| Broadband access | 91.2% | 90.4% | 86.1% | 91% | 181st of 661 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.8% | 20.8% | 20% | 22% | 310th of 663 | |
| Per capita income | $32,560 | $30,056 | $34,203 | $44,673 | 212th of 659 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.8% | 14.7% | 24.1% | 35.7% | 237th of 662 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,602 | $37,498 | $43,162 | $49,666 | 356th of 615 | |
| Population density | 108/sq mi | 69/sq mi | 74/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 187th of 663 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 38.9% | 44.4% | 48.9% | 51.1% | 279th of 499 | |
| Population | 8,028 | 31,418 | 1,778,373 | 334,922,499 | 57th of 663 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $48,144 | $49,723 | $59,608 | $80,734 | 368th of 540 | |
| Median home value | $133,900 | $103,400 | $162,600 | $332,700 | 256th of 550 | |
| Tech workers | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 205th of 650 | |
| Work from home | 4% | 5% | 9.1% | 15.1% | 354th of 650 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5% | 4.2% | 6.8% | 10% | 294th of 650 | |
| Median gross rent | $684 | $710 | $872 | $1,413 | 216th of 297 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% | 14.1% | 226th of 663 | |
| Diversity index | 3 | 8.5 | 19.3 | 61.4 | 441st of 663 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White98%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,436
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 67.2%
- Married couples
- 54.9%
- Living alone
- 28.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.7%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,814
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Vacant
- 9.9%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 38.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.2%
- Home value to income
- 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 25508 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,223 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,000 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,472 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $60,813 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $32,420 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.9%
- Households with broadband
- 91.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 81.8%
- No internet access
- 8.6%
- Without health insurance
- 6.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Chapmanville
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Logan County
- Center point
- 37.9622° N, 82.0069° W
- Land area
- 74 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
25508 spans 2 counties
- Logan County84% of land
- Boone County16% of land
Zip codes near 25508
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25505 | Big Creek, WV | 4.2 mi | — |
| 25547 | Pecks Mill, WV | 4.5 mi | — |
| 25624 | Henlawson, WV | 4.5 mi | $14,339 |
| 25639 | Peach Creek, WV | 6.3 mi | $24,902 |
| 25601 | Logan, WV | 6.9 mi | $47,333 |
| 25108 | Hewett, WV | 7 mi | $85,388 |
| 25524 | Harts, WV | 7.3 mi | $40,194 |
| 25076 | Ethel, WV | 7.5 mi | — |
| 25121 | Lake, WV | 7.5 mi | $58,422 |
| 25649 | Verdunville, WV | 7.6 mi | $53,262 |
| 25637 | Mount Gay, WV | 7.7 mi | $51,926 |
| 25203 | Turtle Creek, WV | 7.9 mi | — |
Zip codes like 25508 elsewhere
Questions about 25508
What city is zip code 25508?
25508 is assigned to Chapmanville, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 25508 in?
25508 is mostly in Logan County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 25508?
About 8,028 people live in 25508, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 25508 in?
25508 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 25508?
The median household income in 25508 is $48,144.
What zip codes are near 25508?
The closest zip codes to 25508 are 25505, 25547, 25624, 25639, 25601.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25508, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.