Zip code 25692: Red Jacket, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25692?

25692 is assigned to Red Jacket, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25692 in?

25692 is in Mingo County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25692?

About 1,395 people live in 25692, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25692?

The median household income in 25692 is $23,234.

Q: What zip codes are near 25692?

The closest zip codes to 25692 are 25696, 25678, 25672, 25688, 41547.

Residential delivery areaMingo CountyEastern Time

Population

1,395

Median household income

$23K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$657/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

21 sq mi

68 people/sq mi

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

About 25692

25692 is a small-town zip code in Red Jacket, West Virginia (Mingo County), covering 21 sq mi of land. About 1,395 people live here, or 68 per square mile. The median resident is 37.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $23,234 a year, about 29% of the national median of $80,734. 51.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $657 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 60.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and education.

How 25692 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate51.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%42nd of 661 in WV
Average commute60.3 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min12th of 485 in WV
Unemployment rate22.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%42nd of 652 in WV
Rent-burdened renters80.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%92nd of 499 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.578
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.47125th of 656 in WV
Healthcare workers15.6%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%185th of 650 in WV
Housing vacancy17.6%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%317th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate11.7%
79th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%87th of 662 in WV
Homeownership rate78.1%
74th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%419th of 661 in WV
Median age37.9
41st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7525th of 661 in WV
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%288th of 663 in WV
Work from home8.7%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%201st of 650 in WV
Residents 65 and older13.4%
26th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%557th of 663 in WV
Self-employed workers7.2%
22nd
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%220th of 650 in WV
Veterans3.1%
16th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%506th of 663 in WV
Diversity index19.2
12th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3131st of 663 in WV
Population density68/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi255th of 663 in WV
Broadband access83.9%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%368th of 661 in WV
Population1,395
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373235th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$19,678
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203554th of 659 in WV
Median gross rent$657
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872235th of 297 in WV
Median earnings per worker$24,925
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162554th of 615 in WV
Government workers6.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%535th of 650 in WV
Median household income$23,234
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608526th of 540 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher4.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%540th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%499th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%484th of 650 in WV

Measure	25692	Mingo	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	51.2%	32.4%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	42nd of 661
Average commuteWeakness	60.3 min	34.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	99th	12th of 485
Unemployment rateWeakness	22.7%	11.5%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	42nd of 652
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	80.6%	45.1%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	92nd of 499
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.578	0.537	0.471	0.483	99th	25th of 656
Healthcare workers	15.6%	12.5%	12.5%	9.7%	96th	185th of 650
Housing vacancy	17.6%	19.4%	15.4%	10.1%	91st	317th of 661
Uninsured rate	11.7%	6.8%	6%	8.4%	79th	87th of 662
Homeownership rate	78.1%	73.4%	74.9%	65.2%	74th	419th of 661
Median age	37.9	44.5	42.7	38.9	41st	525th of 661
Residents under 18	20.4%	22.7%	20%	22%	35th	288th of 663
Work from home	8.7%	5.5%	9.1%	15.1%	26th	201st of 650
Residents 65 and older	13.4%	21.9%	21%	17.2%	26th	557th of 663
Self-employed workers	7.2%	5%	6.8%	10%	22nd	220th of 650
Veterans	3.1%	6%	7.4%	6.2%	16th	506th of 663
Diversity index	19.2	9.6	19.3	61.4	12th	131st of 663
Population density	68/sq mi	53/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	255th of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	83.9%	86%	86.1%	91%	10th	368th of 661
Population	1,395	22,542	1,778,373	334,922,499	2nd	235th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,678	$23,977	$34,203	$44,673	2nd	554th of 659
Median gross rent	$657	$647	$872	$1,413	2nd	235th of 297
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,925	$37,862	$43,162	$49,666	2nd	554th of 615
Government workers	6.3%	17.6%	20.3%	14.5%	2nd	535th of 650
Median household incomeWeakness	$23,234	$38,119	$59,608	$80,734	1st	526th of 540
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.2%	9.5%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	540th of 662
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.2%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	499th of 663
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	484th 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

13%

Under 5

5–17

15%

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

17%

45–54

20%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.9

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

13.4%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black9%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

19.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 565
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 49.7%
Married couples: 35.6%
Living alone: 31.5%
Veterans (of adults): 3.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

56%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

25692

$23,234

Mingo Co.

$38,119

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,678

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

51.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.578

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25692

—

Mingo Co.

$90,500

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25692

$657

Mingo Co.

$647

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 686
Owner-occupied: 78.1%
Vacant: 17.6%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 80.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.1%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

31%

20–29

30–44

45–59

16%

60+

45%

Average commute

60.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

22.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

19%

Construction and repair

17%

Education

16%

Healthcare

16%

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Management

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Agriculture and mining

35%

Education

32%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Admin, support and management

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$24,925

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25692	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$24,688	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$24,839	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

57%

Some college

24%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 83.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 83.9%
No internet access: 8.8%
Without health insurance: 11.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Red Jacket
State: West Virginia
County: Mingo County
Center point: 37.6180° N, 82.0738° W
Land area: 21 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

Red Jacket (unincorporated)17% of zip

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

Zip codes near 25692

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25696	Varney, WV	3.3 mi	1,241	$48,077	$109,400
25678	Matewan, WV	3.4 mi	1,336	$36,486	$96,300
25672	Edgarton, WV	3.6 mi	377	—	$101,700
25688	North Matewan, WV	4.9 mi	361	—	—
41547	Majestic, KY	5.6 mi	246	$12,410	under $10,000
41528	Freeburn, KY	5.7 mi	331	$73,419	—
41544	Mc Carr, KY	5.7 mi	415	$32,500	$69,400
25644	Sarah Ann, WV	6.6 mi	761	$88,493	$100,400
25690	Ragland, WV	6.7 mi	742	$63,533	$113,700
25651	Wharncliffe, WV	6.8 mi	533	—	$82,800
41568	Stopover, KY	8.1 mi	583	$27,933	—
25638	Omar, WV	8.3 mi	249	$90,333	—

Questions about 25692

What city is zip code 25692?

25692 is assigned to Red Jacket, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25692 in?

25692 is in Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25692?

About 1,395 people live in 25692, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25692 in?

25692 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25692?

The median household income in 25692 is $23,234.

What zip codes are near 25692?

The closest zip codes to 25692 are 25696, 25678, 25672, 25688, 41547.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25692, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.