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ZIP Code 25921
Sophia, WV, Raleigh County
Population
1,989
Land area
12.8sq mi
People per sq mi
155
City
Sophia
ZIP 25921 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 25921 at a glance
- ZIP 25921 (Sophia) is about 2.1 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,451 a year, 41% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,800 (35% below West Virginia) and median rent is $806 a month.
Local data for ZIP 25921
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 25921, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,451
Poverty rate
41.5%
Median home value
$105,800
Median rent
$806/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
26.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
55
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
867
$53.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.08M
22 loans
Campaign donations
$1,065
0% D, 53% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 25921, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 25921, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 25921
ZIP codes near 25921
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 25908Coal City | 1.7 mi | 1.8 |
| 25878Sophia | 2.3 mi | 4.6 |
| 25849Glen White | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| 25827Sophia | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| 25920Helen | 3.7 mi | 5.7 |
| 25853Helen | 3.8 mi | 14.5 |
| 25823Coal City | 4 mi | 19.2 |
| 25873MacArthur | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| 25915Rhodell | 5.1 mi | 3.9 |
| 25932Lester | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| 25857Coal City | 5.4 mi | 10.8 |
| 25865Lester | 5.7 mi | 30.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 25921?
- ZIP code 25921 is in Sophia, WV (Raleigh County).
- What county is ZIP code 25921 in?
- ZIP code 25921 is mostly in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 25921?
- About 1,989 people live in the 25921 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.