| City: | North Matewan, West Virginia |
| County: | Mingo County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:42:24 PM |
| Population: | 376 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.6285, -82.1481 |
| Land Area: | 3.485 sq mi |
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North Matewan sits along Route 65 in Mingo County, West Virginia. It's a small Appalachian community of 376 residents living in 141 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery available here or anywhere nearby. The 111 PO Boxes at the local post office serve almost 80% of households.
The community carries the hallmarks of West Virginia's coal country heritage. Per capita income runs about $21,800, and the median home value is $75,000. Most of the housing stock dates back generations: 151 of the 161 housing units were built before 1939. These aren't vacation cabins or mobile homes sitting empty. Of the 161 units, 141 are occupied year-round, and 94 are owner-occupied.
Residents here work with their hands. Transportation and warehousing employ the largest share of workers (65), likely tied to coal trucking and logistics in this part of the Tug Fork valley. Nobody in the community holds a bachelor's degree, though 31 residents are veterans. The median age of 32.8 years means this isn't a retirement community. It's families.
The post office doesn't just deliver mail here. It's the only option. North Matewan exists as a point location within the larger 25678 ZIP (Matewan), but it maintains its own postal identity. Everyone picks up their mail in person because that's how it has worked for as long as anyone can remember.
Route 65 is the only named street, running through this small hollow community.
ZIP Code 25688 has 376 residents and 141 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 32.8 years, significantly younger than the state (42.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.7% male and 54.3% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (4.0%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 376Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 361Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 107.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 141Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.67Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 305 | 337 | 333 | 351 | 395 | 277 | 372 | 295 | 352 | 264 | 236 | 235 | 320 | 361 |
| Decennial Census | 448 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 376 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.8
Male Median Age: 36.3
Female Median Age: 30.5
| 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 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 27 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 25 | 49 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 33 | 11 | 29 | 6 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| White: | 342 | 94.21% |
| Black: | 15 | 4.13% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.83% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.55% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 363 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 172 | 45.74% | 36.3 years |
| Females: | 204 | 54.26% | 30.5 years |
| Total: | 376 | 100% | 32.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 361 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 361 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 361 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $37,614 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,776. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $20,729 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,729). By gender, male median income is $100,819 and female is $90,714, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,105 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (61.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,614 | $42,386 | $65,125 | $24,625 | $0 | $23,182 | $0 | $50,795 | $54,776 | $56,538 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $51,917 | $62,813 | $73,542 | $34,306 | $0 | $0 | $50,508 | $53,029 | $65,625 | $56,538 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,167 | $7,875 | $7,734 | $8,333 | $8,490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,125 | $0 | $0 | $20,729 |
| Median Male Income | $65,380 | $65,179 | $68,510 | $68,795 | $68,229 | $64,038 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,819 |
| Median Female Income | $35,952 | $35,272 | $36,023 | $35,217 | $35,641 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $90,714 |
| Employed: | 136 | 49.45% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 4.73% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 126 | 45.82% |
| Total: | 275 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 83 | 61.03% |
| Service: | 21 | 15.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 4.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 26 | 19.12% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 136 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $54,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $82,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $257 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.43% (44.62% with a mortgage, 55.38% free-and-clear) and renters 53.57% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.26%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $54,700 | $56,700 | $46,500 | $47,900 | $82,400 | $84,800 | $60,900 | $81,300 | $82,800 | $60,000 | $58,300 | $88,300 | $75,000 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 13 | 17.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 26 | 34.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 36 | 48.00% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $257 | $291 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $587 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 20.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 36 | 25.71% |
| Renter Occupied: | 75 | 53.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 140 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 140 | 89.74% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 10.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 117 | 75.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 8.33% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 16.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
In 2024, 27.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 71.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 33.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 30.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (49.23%). College enrollment is 6.15%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 62 | 28.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 39 | 18.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 40 | 18.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 7.01% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 58 | 27.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 214 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 152 | 71.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 58 | 27.10% |
| Private Insurance: | 166 | 44.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 195 | 52.14% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 3.48% |
| Total: | 374 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 361 | 96.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.0% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 16.5% | 16.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 17.4% | 10.6% | 13.8% | 30.9% | 33.7% |
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: | 32 | 49.23% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 27.69% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 16.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 6.15% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 32 | 49.23% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 29 | 44.62% |
ZIP Code 25688 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $1,523,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 111Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $434,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,523,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 42Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25688 is located in Mingo 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 25688. It covers 3.485 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 3.485 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25688 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.