Zip code 25928: Stephenson, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25928?

25928 is assigned to Stephenson, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25928 in?

25928 is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25928?

About 803 people live in 25928, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 25928?

The closest zip codes to 25928 are 24716, 25826, 25810, 24719, 25943.

Residential delivery areaWyoming CountyEastern Time

Population

803

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$96K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

55 people/sq mi

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

About 25928

25928 is a small-town zip code in Stephenson, West Virginia (Wyoming County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 803 people live here, or 55 per square mile. The median resident is 33.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $95,800. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; legal and social services; and education.

How 25928 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%98th of 661 in WV
Residents under 1830%
95th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%88th of 663 in WV
Government workers22.9%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%251st of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate7.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%191st of 652 in WV
Housing vacancy8.3%
62nd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%523rd of 661 in WV
Healthcare workers8.8%
39th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%371st of 650 in WV
Veterans4.8%
36th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%447th of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher24.7%
33rd
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%137th of 662 in WV
Work from home8.8%
27th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%198th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.404
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471334th of 656 in WV
Median earnings per worker$38,855
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162347th of 615 in WV
Poverty rate5.5%
15th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%565th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate3.2%
14th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%410th of 662 in WV
Median age33.5
13th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7581st of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older10.8%
12th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%595th of 663 in WV
Population density55/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi294th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$23,758
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203466th of 659 in WV
Median home value$95,800
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600400th of 550 in WV
Population803
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373341st of 663 in WV
Diversity index4.4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3412th of 663 in WV
Broadband access73.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%527th of 661 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%663rd of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%650th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%650th of 650 in WV

Measure	25928	Wyoming	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	82.5%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	98th of 661
Residents under 18	30%	20%	20%	22%	95th	88th of 663
Government workers	22.9%	29.1%	20.3%	14.5%	91st	251st of 650
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.6%	5.7%	5.4%	5.2%	84th	191st of 652
Housing vacancy	8.3%	18.9%	15.4%	10.1%	62nd	523rd of 661
Healthcare workers	8.8%	15.1%	12.5%	9.7%	39th	371st of 650
Veterans	4.8%	5.2%	7.4%	6.2%	36th	447th of 663
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.7%	13.1%	24.1%	35.7%	33rd	137th of 662
Work from home	8.8%	2.4%	9.1%	15.1%	27th	198th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)	0.404	0.421	0.471	0.483	23rd	334th of 656
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,855	$36,337	$43,162	$49,666	18th	347th of 615
Poverty rateStrength	5.5%	22.6%	16.7%	12.5%	15th	565th of 661
Uninsured rateStrength	3.2%	7%	6%	8.4%	14th	410th of 662
Median age	33.5	45.5	42.7	38.9	13th	581st of 661
Residents 65 and older	10.8%	23.4%	21%	17.2%	12th	595th of 663
Population density	55/sq mi	41/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	294th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,758	$24,030	$34,203	$44,673	6th	466th of 659
Median home value	$95,800	$82,900	$162,600	$332,700	2nd	400th of 550
Population	803	20,629	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	341st of 663
Diversity index	4.4	6.3	19.3	61.4	1st	412th of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	73.2%	77%	86.1%	91%	1st	527th of 661
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.2%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	663rd of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	650th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	4.8%	6.8%	10%	1st	650th 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

30%

5–17

18–24

23%

25–34

12%

35–44

17%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.5

Under 18

30%

65 and over

10.8%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

4.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

96.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 220
Average household size: 3.7
Family households: 85.5%
Married couples: 48.2%
Living alone: 14.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

33%

$200k+

Median household income

25928

—

Wyoming Co.

$48,440

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,758

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

32.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.404

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25928

$95,800

Wyoming Co.

$82,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25928

—

Wyoming Co.

$650

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 240
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 8.3%
Median year built: 2003
Median rooms: 6.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

56%

Carpooled

36%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

41%

20–29

30–44

13%

45–59

30%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

42%

Legal and social services

27%

Education

14%

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Agriculture and mining

32%

Health care and social assistance

27%

Construction

18%

Education

14%

Public administration

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,855

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25928	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$19,567	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

53%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

16%

High school graduate or higher: 88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 16.2%
Households with broadband: 73.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.8%
No internet access: 14.5%
Without health insurance: 3.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Stephenson
State: West Virginia
County: Wyoming County
Center point: 37.5413° N, 81.3398° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 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

Mullens2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 25928

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
24716	Bud, WV	2.1 mi	544	$25,461	—
25826	Corinne, WV	2.8 mi	700	—	$40,100
25810	Allen Junction, WV	3 mi	109	—	—
24719	Covel, WV	3.8 mi	123	—	—
25943	Wyco, WV	3.9 mi	0	—	—
24726	Herndon, WV	4.3 mi	275	—	—
24847	Itmann, WV	4.3 mi	80	$61,875	—
25811	Amigo, WV	4.3 mi	37	—	—
25915	Rhodell, WV	5.9 mi	252	$39,292	—
25882	Mullens, WV	6 mi	2,268	$57,500	$78,400
25870	Maben, WV	6.9 mi	19	—	—
25902	Odd, WV	7 mi	260	—	under $10,000

Questions about 25928

What city is zip code 25928?

25928 is assigned to Stephenson, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25928 in?

25928 is in Wyoming County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25928?

About 803 people live in 25928, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25928 in?

25928 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 25928?

The closest zip codes to 25928 are 24716, 25826, 25810, 24719, 25943.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25928, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.