Zip code 25661: Williamson, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25661?

25661 is assigned to Williamson, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25661 in?

25661 is in Mingo County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25661?

About 4,277 people live in 25661, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25661?

The median household income in 25661 is $25,014.

Q: What zip codes are near 25661?

The closest zip codes to 25661 are 25667, 25665, 41503, 41514, 25691.

Residential delivery areaMingo CountyEastern Time

Population

4,277

Median household income

$25K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$95K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$504/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

42 sq mi

103 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 25661

25661 is a small-town zip code in Williamson, West Virginia (Mingo County), covering 42 sq mi of land. About 4,277 people live here, or 103 per square mile. The median resident is 44.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $25,014 a year, about 31% of the national median of $80,734. 39.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $94,900, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $504 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.8 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, sales and food service.

How 25661 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate39.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%68th of 661 in WV
Healthcare workers18.4%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%133rd of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.561
98th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.47131st of 656 in WV
Housing vacancy19.1%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%281st of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate9.1%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%150th of 652 in WV
Average commute33.8 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min147th of 485 in WV
Residents 65 and older23.2%
88th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%287th of 663 in WV
Median age44.9
85th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7340th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%116th of 662 in WV
Government workers16.7%
70th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%376th of 650 in WV
Rent-burdened renters51%
51st
U.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%218th of 499 in WV
Residents under 1821%
40th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%265th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate57.8%
28th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%619th of 661 in WV
Veterans4.1%
27th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%473rd of 663 in WV
Work from home8.1%
23rd
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%217th of 650 in WV
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%165th of 650 in WV
Population density103/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi196th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$36,220
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162411th of 615 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher14.4%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%336th of 662 in WV
Population4,277
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373107th of 663 in WV
Diversity index13.9
7th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3199th of 663 in WV
Broadband access82.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%392nd of 661 in WV
Per capita income$21,231
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203523rd of 659 in WV
Median home value$94,900
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600406th of 550 in WV
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%211th of 663 in WV
Median household income$25,014
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608521st of 540 in WV
Median gross rent$504
1st
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872284th of 297 in WV
Self-employed workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%387th of 650 in WV

Measure	25661	Mingo	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	39.8%	32.4%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	68th of 661
Healthcare workers	18.4%	12.5%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	133rd of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.561	0.537	0.471	0.483	98th	31st of 656
Housing vacancy	19.1%	19.4%	15.4%	10.1%	92nd	281st of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.1%	11.5%	5.4%	5.2%	91st	150th of 652
Average commuteWeakness	33.8 min	34.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	89th	147th of 485
Residents 65 and older	23.2%	21.9%	21%	17.2%	88th	287th of 663
Median age	44.9	44.5	42.7	38.9	85th	340th of 661
Uninsured rate	10%	6.8%	6%	8.4%	71st	116th of 662
Government workers	16.7%	17.6%	20.3%	14.5%	70th	376th of 650
Rent-burdened renters	51%	45.1%	48.9%	51.1%	51st	218th of 499
Residents under 18	21%	22.7%	20%	22%	40th	265th of 663
Homeownership rate	57.8%	73.4%	74.9%	65.2%	28th	619th of 661
Veterans	4.1%	6%	7.4%	6.2%	27th	473rd of 663
Work from home	8.1%	5.5%	9.1%	15.1%	23rd	217th of 650
Tech workers	1.2%	2.7%	2.2%	3.8%	17th	165th of 650
Population density	103/sq mi	53/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	196th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,220	$37,862	$43,162	$49,666	11th	411th of 615
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.4%	9.5%	24.1%	35.7%	8th	336th of 662
Population	4,277	22,542	1,778,373	334,922,499	7th	107th of 663
Diversity index	13.9	9.6	19.3	61.4	7th	199th of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	82.5%	86%	86.1%	91%	7th	392nd of 661
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,231	$23,977	$34,203	$44,673	4th	523rd of 659
Median home value	$94,900	$90,500	$162,600	$332,700	2nd	406th of 550
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	0.2%	1.8%	14.1%	2nd	211th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$25,014	$38,119	$59,608	$80,734	1st	521st of 540
Median gross rent	$504	$647	$872	$1,413	1st	284th of 297
Self-employed workers	2.6%	5%	6.8%	10%	1st	387th of 650

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

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

13%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

44.9

Under 18

21%

65 and over

23.2%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black6%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

13.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,061
Average household size: 2
Family households: 52.8%
Married couples: 29.1%
Living alone: 43.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.1%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

50%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.3%

$200k+

Median household income

25661

$25,014

Mingo Co.

$38,119

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,231

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.561

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25661

$94,900

Mingo Co.

$90,500

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25661

$504

Mingo Co.

$647

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,547
Owner-occupied: 57.8%
Vacant: 19.1%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32%
Home value to income: 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

27%

20–29

30–44

18%

45–59

15%

60+

23%

Average commute

33.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Sales

14%

Food service

10%

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Production

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Arts, media and sports

Management

Police and fire

Education

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

26%

Retail

12%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Public administration

10%

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Other services

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.6%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$36,220

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25661	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$70,588	$74,888
Service	$19,942	$26,804
Sales and office	$14,904	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$75,417	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,357	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

38%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
Households with broadband: 82.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 70.3%
No internet access: 11.8%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Williamson
State: West Virginia
County: Mingo County
Center point: 37.7105° N, 82.2537° W
Land area: 42 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Williamson8% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 25661

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25667	Chattaroy, WV	1.1 mi	467	—	—
25665	Borderland, WV · PO box	3.1 mi	—	—	—
41503	South Williamson, KY	3.8 mi	472	$56,484	$169,800
41514	Belfry, KY	4.6 mi	2,806	$39,545	$91,300
25691	Rawl, WV · PO box	4.6 mi	—	—	—
25690	Ragland, WV	5.6 mi	742	$63,533	$113,700
25670	Delbarton, WV	5.7 mi	3,203	$32,961	$78,000
41527	Forest Hills, KY	5.9 mi	569	$90,260	$170,200
25685	Naugatuck, WV	6.8 mi	763	$63,947	$74,100
25688	North Matewan, WV	7.2 mi	361	—	—
41531	Hardy, KY	8.1 mi	902	$63,333	$108,300
41535	Huddy, KY	8.2 mi	615	$31,284	$162,700

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Questions about 25661

What city is zip code 25661?

25661 is assigned to Williamson, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25661 in?

25661 is in Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25661?

About 4,277 people live in 25661, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25661 in?

25661 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25661?

The median household income in 25661 is $25,014.

What zip codes are near 25661?

The closest zip codes to 25661 are 25667, 25665, 41503, 41514, 25691.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25661, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.