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Red Jacket, WV
Census-designated place in Mingo County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25688, 25692.
Population
482
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
92
ZIP codes
2
Red Jacket and its ZIP codes
Local data for Red Jacket, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mingo County. PPP loans are for Red Jacket.
Unemployment rate
7.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,788
4,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$200M
FY 2026, $8,495 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Red Jacket, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
371
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Jacket, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
30.1%
U.S. 12.8% +17.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Red Jacket
2 in or overlapping Red Jacket. Population shown
Cities near Red Jacket
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MatewanTown | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| McCarr, KYCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| DelbartonTown | 5 mi | 2 |
| Freeburn, KYCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Belfry, KYCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WilliamsonCity | 8.2 mi | 3.3 |
| South Williamson, KYCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| ChattaroyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| Sarah AnnCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| Phelps, KYCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 8 |
| OmarCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ChaunceyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| HoldenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| SwitzerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| RossmoreCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MonavilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Jacket, WV in?
- Red Jacket is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Red Jacket, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Red Jacket include 25688, 25692.
- What is the population of Red Jacket, WV?
- About 482 people live in Red Jacket, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Jacket?
- Nearby places include Matewan (2.4 mi), McCarr, KY (3 mi), Delbarton (5 mi), Freeburn, KY (5.9 mi), Belfry, KY (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023