Zip code 25696: Varney, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25696?

25696 is assigned to Varney, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25696 in?

25696 is in Mingo County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25696?

About 1,241 people live in 25696, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25696?

The median household income in 25696 is $48,077.

Q: What zip codes are near 25696?

The closest zip codes to 25696 are 25692, 25644, 25638, 25678, 25688.

Residential delivery areaMingo CountyEastern Time

Population

1,241

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$109K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$826/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

20 sq mi

62 people/sq mi

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

About 25696

25696 is a small-town zip code in Varney, West Virginia (Mingo County), covering 20 sq mi of land. About 1,241 people live here, or 62 per square mile. The median resident is 41 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,077 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $109,400, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $826 a month.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and production and manufacturing.

How 25696 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate23.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%38th of 652 in WV
Average commute39.5 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min76th of 485 in WV
Veterans13.9%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%74th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate22.9%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%206th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older22.4%
85th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%307th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy13%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%412th of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate74.9%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%474th of 661 in WV
Median age41
65th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7457th of 661 in WV
Broadband access92.9%
57th
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%136th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate7.4%
55th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%218th of 662 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.419
36th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471286th of 656 in WV
Government workers11.8%
34th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%471st of 650 in WV
Residents under 1818.9%
24th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%348th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$35,682
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162422nd of 615 in WV
Population density62/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi269th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$25,721
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203412th of 659 in WV
Median gross rent$826
8th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872133rd of 297 in WV
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%102nd of 663 in WV
Median household income$48,077
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608370th of 540 in WV
Median home value$109,400
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600347th of 550 in WV
Diversity index8.7
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3307th of 663 in WV
Population1,241
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373260th of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters17.5%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%362nd of 499 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher4.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%531st of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%569th of 650 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%485th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers2.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%494th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers3.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%348th of 650 in WV

Measure	25696	Mingo	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Unemployment rateWeakness	23.9%	11.5%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	38th of 652
Average commuteWeakness	39.5 min	34.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	97th	76th of 485
Veterans	13.9%	6%	7.4%	6.2%	97th	74th of 663
Poverty rateWeakness	22.9%	32.4%	16.7%	12.5%	89th	206th of 661
Residents 65 and older	22.4%	21.9%	21%	17.2%	85th	307th of 663
Housing vacancy	13%	19.4%	15.4%	10.1%	82nd	412th of 661
Homeownership rate	74.9%	73.4%	74.9%	65.2%	66th	474th of 661
Median age	41	44.5	42.7	38.9	65th	457th of 661
Broadband access	92.9%	86%	86.1%	91%	57th	136th of 661
Uninsured rate	7.4%	6.8%	6%	8.4%	55th	218th of 662
Income inequality (Gini)	0.419	0.537	0.471	0.483	36th	286th of 656
Government workers	11.8%	17.6%	20.3%	14.5%	34th	471st of 650
Residents under 18	18.9%	22.7%	20%	22%	24th	348th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,682	$37,862	$43,162	$49,666	10th	422nd of 615
Population density	62/sq mi	53/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	269th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,721	$23,977	$34,203	$44,673	9th	412th of 659
Median gross rent	$826	$647	$872	$1,413	8th	133rd of 297
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	0.2%	1.8%	14.1%	8th	102nd of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,077	$38,119	$59,608	$80,734	7th	370th of 540
Median home value	$109,400	$90,500	$162,600	$332,700	3rd	347th of 550
Diversity index	8.7	9.6	19.3	61.4	3rd	307th of 663
Population	1,241	22,542	1,778,373	334,922,499	2nd	260th of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	17.5%	45.1%	48.9%	51.1%	2nd	362nd of 499
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.6%	9.5%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	531st of 662
Work from home	0%	5.5%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	569th of 650
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	485th of 650
Healthcare workers	2.2%	12.5%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	494th of 650
Self-employed workers	3.7%	5%	6.8%	10%	1st	348th 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

12%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

16%

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

18.9%

65 and over

22.4%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

8.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

58.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 522
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 66.3%
Married couples: 39.1%
Living alone: 33.7%
Veterans (of adults): 13.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

25696

$48,077

Mingo Co.

$38,119

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,721

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.419

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25696

$109,400

Mingo Co.

$90,500

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25696

$826

Mingo Co.

$647

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 600
Owner-occupied: 74.9%
Vacant: 13%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 17.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.5%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

14%

20–29

31%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

39.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

23.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

28%

Sales

16%

Production

16%

Business and finance

11%

Transportation and moving

Education

Food service

Management

Healthcare

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Agriculture and mining

21%

Restaurants and hotels

21%

Retail

15%

Admin, support and management

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,682

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25696	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,920	$74,888
Service	$19,821	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$97,031	$49,199
Production and transportation	under $2,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

45%

Some college

26%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
Households with broadband: 92.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 92.9%
No internet access: 7.1%
Without health insurance: 7.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Varney
State: West Virginia
County: Mingo County
Center point: 37.6629° N, 82.0555° W
Land area: 20 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)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 25696

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25692	Red Jacket, WV	3.3 mi	1,395	$23,234	—
25644	Sarah Ann, WV	3.4 mi	761	$88,493	$100,400
25638	Omar, WV	5.2 mi	249	$90,333	—
25678	Matewan, WV	5.6 mi	1,336	$36,486	$96,300
25688	North Matewan, WV	5.8 mi	361	—	—
25690	Ragland, WV	5.8 mi	742	$63,533	$113,700
25686	Newtown, WV · PO box	6.2 mi	—	—	—
25672	Edgarton, WV	6.9 mi	377	—	$101,700
25670	Delbarton, WV	7.6 mi	3,203	$32,961	$78,000
25651	Wharncliffe, WV	7.6 mi	533	—	$82,800
41544	Mc Carr, KY	8 mi	415	$32,500	$69,400
25632	Lyburn, WV	8 mi	663	—	$15,500

Questions about 25696

What city is zip code 25696?

25696 is assigned to Varney, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25696 in?

25696 is in Mingo County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25696?

About 1,241 people live in 25696, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25696 in?

25696 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25696?

The median household income in 25696 is $48,077.

What zip codes are near 25696?

The closest zip codes to 25696 are 25692, 25644, 25638, 25678, 25688.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25696, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.