| City: | New Haven, West Virginia |
| County: | Mason County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:32 PM |
| Population: | 1,457 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.9827, -81.9639 |
| Land Area: | 2.383 sq mi |
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New Haven is a small West Virginia town in Mason County with 1,457 residents. The numbered street grid (1st through 7th Streets) forms the historic core along 5th Street, where most delivery points are concentrated. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 1.09 square mile territory.
The New Haven post office maintains 659 PO Boxes for 615 households, a 107% adoption rate that shows the post office serves residents beyond the immediate town. With a typical household size of 2.4 people and median age of 44.2 years, New Haven has an established, aging population. About 77% of housing is owner-occupied.
Despite its small size, New Haven supports 23 business establishments employing 254 people. Work patterns are unusual for rural West Virginia: 23% of workers work from home, well above typical rates. The remaining workforce splits between those who drive alone to work (244 workers) and those who carpool (221 workers). The post office serves as a mail hub for surrounding rural areas, explaining why box count exceeds local households.
Median household income sits at $63,333, with per capita income of $47,197. Home values are modest at a median of $108,700. The community is predominantly White (96.6%), with virtually all residents born in the United States (99.6%). Only 14.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, typical for rural West Virginia.
All mail must be addressed to:
PO Box [number]
New Haven, WV 25265Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Numbered streets (1st-7th) form the town grid, with tree-named streets (Oak, Maple, Cedar, Cherry, Elm, Walnut) in residential areas.
ZIP Code 25265 has 1,457 residents and 615 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 44.2 years, slightly older than the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.8%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, 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: | 1,457Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,285Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 611.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,827Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 615Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $107,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,619 | 1,558 | 1,422 | 1,423 | 1,477 | 1,355 | 1,335 | 1,541 | 1,678 | 1,672 | 1,558 | 1,676 | 1,616 | 1,285 |
| Decennial Census | 1,564 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,457 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.2
Male Median Age: 41.9
Female Median Age: 44.7
| 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 | 43 | 38 | 62 | 46 | 41 | 30 | 28 | 52 | 26 | 47 | 47 | 53 | 41 | 52 | 50 | 26 | 12 | 13 |
| Female | 44 | 48 | 43 | 41 | 43 | 39 | 33 | 43 | 46 | 40 | 39 | 54 | 63 | 54 | 38 | 20 | 33 | 29 |
| Total | 87 | 86 | 105 | 87 | 84 | 69 | 61 | 95 | 72 | 87 | 86 | 107 | 104 | 106 | 88 | 46 | 45 | 42 |
| White: | 1,408 | 97.78% |
| Black: | 12 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 0.76% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.21% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.07% |
| Total: | 1,440 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 707 | 48.52% | 41.9 years |
| Females: | 750 | 51.48% | 44.7 years |
| Total: | 1,457 | 100% | 44.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,273 | 99.07% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 0.47% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.47% |
| Total Population: | 1,285 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,279 | 99.53% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.47% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,827, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $21,753 (72.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,601. Family households earn a median of $71,827 versus $33,452 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,375). By gender, male median income is $50,223 and female is $40,701, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,522 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.3%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.7%).
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 | $30,074 | $30,563 | $32,875 | $36,731 | $36,712 | $35,426 | $32,153 | $38,179 | $38,226 | $39,776 | $57,336 | $65,058 | $63,333 | $51,827 |
| Median Family Income | $45,444 | $46,202 | $49,063 | $46,375 | $41,793 | $43,600 | $43,981 | $46,161 | $58,846 | $70,417 | $62,386 | $83,621 | $72,448 | $71,827 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,426 | $21,364 | $19,211 | $21,875 | $25,800 | $24,583 | $18,403 | $24,038 | $22,356 | $22,173 | $26,118 | $27,159 | $30,583 | $33,452 |
| Median Male Income | $46,534 | $47,679 | $46,094 | $47,656 | $0 | $55,673 | $46,389 | $53,750 | $53,984 | $46,985 | $55,278 | $59,464 | $49,327 | $50,223 |
| Median Female Income | $24,779 | $33,333 | $39,250 | $34,375 | $0 | $31,319 | $24,702 | $24,191 | $23,966 | $26,150 | $25,799 | $28,018 | $32,500 | $40,701 |
| Employed: | 595 | 50.94% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.17% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 571 | 48.89% |
| Total: | 1,168 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 230 | 38.66% |
| Service: | 160 | 26.89% |
| Sales and Office: | 66 | 11.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 60 | 10.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 79 | 13.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 595 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $107,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $21,400 (24.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,500. The median gross rent is $575, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $116 (25.27%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.03% (46.83% with a mortgage, 53.17% free-and-clear) and renters 19.97% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.94%, which is much 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 | $86,300 | $86,500 | $84,300 | $82,300 | $81,400 | $80,100 | $76,500 | $77,400 | $79,200 | $101,600 | $103,800 | $106,400 | $108,700 | $107,700 |
| Less than $500: | 34 | 27.87% |
| $500 to $999: | 35 | 28.69% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 9.84% |
| $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: | 41 | 33.61% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $459 | $505 | $501 | $532 | $534 | $550 | $614 | $648 | $625 | $612 | $428 | $451 | $491 | $575 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 229 | 37.48% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 260 | 42.55% |
| Renter Occupied: | 122 | 19.97% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 611 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 611 | 86.06% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 99 | 13.94% |
| Total Housing Units: | 710 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 610 | 85.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 81 | 11.41% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 2.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 710 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.70%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.50%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 17.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 7.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.80 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 (38.85%). College enrollment is 38.85%, 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: | 73 | 7.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 27 | 2.78% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 450 | 46.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 194 | 19.98% |
| Associate's degree: | 86 | 8.86% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 117 | 12.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 24 | 2.47% |
| Total: | 971 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 871 | 89.70% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 141 | 14.52% |
| Private Insurance: | 846 | 56.55% |
| Public Insurance: | 541 | 36.16% |
| No Insurance: | 109 | 7.29% |
| Total: | 1,496 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,387 | 92.71% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.2% | 17.5% | 12.1% | 12.2% | 14.9% | 19.7% | 19.1% | 20.5% | 15.2% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 9.4% | 17.5% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 11.51% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 43 | 30.94% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 18.71% |
| College or graduate school: | 54 | 38.85% |
| Total: | 139 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 16 | 11.51% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 85 | 61.15% |
ZIP Code 25265 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 256 people with an annual payroll of $22,435,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 690Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 22Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,320,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $22,435,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 256Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25265 is located in Mason County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 25265. It covers 2.383 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.202 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.383 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.202 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: | 5458564Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Haven town; West VirginiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 25265 is in the Mason 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.