| City: | Smithers, West Virginia |
| City Alias: | Longacre |
| County: | Fayette County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:04 PM |
| Population: | 756 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1712, -81.3047 |
| Land Area: | 1.767 sq mi |
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Smithers sits in southern West Virginia's Fayette County, a small community of 756 residents spread across less than one square mile. The town shares its ZIP code with the nearby community of Longacre, which appears both as a mailing alias and as a street name (Longacre Way) in local delivery records.
The Smithers post office maintains 385 PO Boxes for the area's 354 households. That's an adoption rate of 1.09, meaning there are slightly more boxes than local homes. This happens because the post office serves residents beyond the immediate town limits, including people from surrounding areas who rely on Smithers for their mail.
Mail delivery here uses both city and rural carrier routes. Most addresses receive street delivery to homes on roads like Michigan Avenue (the most active street with 5 ZIP+4 records), Virginia Street, and Cannelton Hollow Road. However, this isn't classified as a PO Box Only Zone, so street delivery exists alongside the box service.
The community skews older, with a median age of 45.5 years. About 88% of residents are White (664 of 756), and 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income sits at $33,650, with median home values around $73,400. The area has 15 business establishments employing 153 people. Many residents work in public administration (130 workers), other services (119), or transportation (105), suggesting government and service jobs anchor the local economy.
Mail can be addressed to either Smithers or Longacre. Both names are valid for this ZIP code. Standard mailing format:
[Recipient Name]
[Street Address or PO Box]
Smithers, WV 25186Streets with state names like Michigan Avenue and Virginia Street mix with local features like Cannelton Hollow Road, typical of small West Virginia towns.
ZIP Code 25186 has 756 residents and 354 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 45.5 years, slightly older than the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (4.6%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 756Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 725Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 427.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $47,563Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 354Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $77,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,232 | 1,068 | 1,083 | 1,206 | 1,041 | 968 | 993 | 1,100 | 1,104 | 1,023 | 1,025 | 882 | 925 | 725 |
| Decennial Census | 881 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 756 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.5
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 50.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 29 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| Female | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 33 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 33 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 21 |
| Total | 47 | 45 | 40 | 33 | 46 | 57 | 33 | 37 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 50 | 63 | 58 | 59 | 28 | 18 | 27 |
| White: | 664 | 93.26% |
| Black: | 35 | 4.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 1.26% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.56% |
| Total: | 712 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 355 | 46.96% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 401 | 53.04% | 50.3 years |
| Total: | 756 | 100% | 45.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 705 | 97.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 20 | 2.76% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.76% |
| Total Population: | 725 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 705 | 97.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 20 | 2.76% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $47,563, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $22,563 (90.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,563. Family households earn a median of $67,222 versus $22,574 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,648). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $33,781, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $33,781 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Sales (32.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,000 | $24,423 | $26,076 | $26,432 | $27,639 | $33,750 | $36,346 | $36,563 | $31,000 | $37,011 | $37,500 | $31,953 | $33,650 | $47,563 |
| Median Family Income | $26,976 | $37,344 | $45,625 | $40,167 | $34,688 | $39,491 | $39,509 | $39,618 | $39,630 | $47,000 | $45,333 | $52,396 | $64,435 | $67,222 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,542 | $17,768 | $18,971 | $17,760 | $18,000 | $12,813 | $20,139 | $21,914 | $23,261 | $24,625 | $25,982 | $27,917 | $0 | $22,574 |
| Median Male Income | $32,048 | $32,500 | $34,410 | $34,412 | $0 | $32,432 | $33,906 | $33,529 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $21,184 | $19,803 | $23,851 | $24,125 | $0 | $26,912 | $26,518 | $43,000 | $46,250 | $45,579 | $29,455 | $31,298 | $33,622 | $33,781 |
| Employed: | 297 | 46.55% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.31% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 339 | 53.13% |
| Total: | 638 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 53 | 17.85% |
| Service: | 63 | 21.21% |
| Sales and Office: | 97 | 32.66% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 49 | 16.50% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 11.78% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 297 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $77,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $6,100 (8.60%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,400. The median gross rent is $663, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $175 (35.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.34% (18.60% with a mortgage, 81.40% free-and-clear) and renters 23.66% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.80%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $70,900 | $78,400 | $77,700 | $70,100 | $68,600 | $69,100 | $81,400 | $88,600 | $113,400 | $105,500 | $100,700 | $0 | $73,400 | $77,000 |
| Less than $500: | 14 | 18.67% |
| $500 to $999: | 42 | 56.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 4.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 16 | 21.33% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $488 | $442 | $429 | $367 | $361 | $338 | $389 | $564 | $577 | $564 | $559 | $597 | $496 | $663 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 45 | 14.20% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 197 | 62.15% |
| Renter Occupied: | 75 | 23.66% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 317 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 317 | 76.20% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 99 | 23.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 416 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 331 | 79.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 54 | 12.98% |
| Other Units: | 31 | 7.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 416 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.10%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Public coverage is 59.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (42.50%). College enrollment is 42.50%, which is on par with the state rate (25.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 49 | 7.93% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 265 | 42.88% |
| Some college, no degree: | 111 | 17.96% |
| Associate's degree: | 54 | 8.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 118 | 19.09% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 3.40% |
| Total: | 618 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 569 | 92.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 139 | 22.49% |
| Private Insurance: | 372 | 42.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 432 | 49.71% |
| No Insurance: | 65 | 7.48% |
| Total: | 869 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 804 | 92.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 27.6% | 25.1% | 27.2% | 28.6% | 28.5% | 20.0% | 21.3% | 22.7% | 23.3% | 22.7% | 24.3% | 28.3% | 22.1% | 12.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 9 | 22.50% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 35.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 17 | 42.50% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 22.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 35.00% |
ZIP Code 25186 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 141 people with an annual payroll of $6,667,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 398Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,567,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,667,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 141Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25186 is located in Fayette County, West Virginia, within the Beckley, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13220) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 78,859 people, about 0.96% of whom live in ZIP Code 25186. It covers 1.767 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.139 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Beckley, WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 78,859Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.767 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.139 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5474740Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Smithers city; West VirginiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 25186 is in the Fayette County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.