| City: | Red Jacket, West Virginia |
| County: | Mingo County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:42:29 PM |
| Population: | 1,231 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.6475, -82.1222 |
| Land Area: | 20.627 sq mi |
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Red Jacket sits in the Tug Fork valley of Mingo County, West Virginia, a region shaped by more than a century of coal mining. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Every one of the 1,231 residents must use a PO Box or General Delivery because there's no street delivery option anywhere in the ZIP code. The post office maintains 169 boxes for 515 households, meaning about a third of homes have their own box while others share or use alternatives.
The economy here still ties to what moves through the mountains. Of the local workforce, transportation and warehousing employs the largest share at 329 workers. Educational services and healthcare account for 154. Median household income sits at $22,846, roughly a third of the national average, and 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Housing stock shows the region's character. Of 621 total units, 212 are mobile homes. Median home value is $95,300. Most residents own their homes (333 units) rather than rent (182 units). The population skews older with a median age of 43.9, and nearly everyone was born in the United States.
Mate Creek Road runs through the area, the only named street in postal records. The compact footprint covers just 0.6 square miles, but the post office serves as the sole mail access point for this hollow community where addresses don't follow conventional patterns.
Only one street in postal records. Mate Creek Road follows the hollow's waterway, typical of Appalachian geography where roads run along creek beds.
ZIP Code 25692 has 1,231 residents and 515 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 43.9 years, slightly older than the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.5%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,231Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,395Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 59.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $23,234Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 515Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 759 | 883 | 798 | 913 | 1,008 | 893 | 1,084 | 1,048 | 1,118 | 964 | 1,764 | 1,379 | 1,498 | 1,395 |
| Decennial Census | 1,021 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,231 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.9
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 44.8
| 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 | 21 | 57 | 33 | 22 | 15 | 49 | 19 | 54 | 30 | 61 | 43 | 60 | 35 | 15 | 26 | 6 | 7 |
| Female | 37 | 41 | 42 | 48 | 23 | 37 | 25 | 23 | 43 | 45 | 65 | 34 | 56 | 52 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
| Total | 80 | 62 | 99 | 81 | 45 | 52 | 74 | 42 | 97 | 75 | 126 | 77 | 116 | 87 | 38 | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| White: | 1,157 | 96.58% |
| Black: | 31 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 0.42% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Total: | 1,198 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 596 | 48.42% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 635 | 51.58% | 44.8 years |
| Total: | 1,231 | 100% | 43.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,395 | 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: | 1,395 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,395 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $23,234, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $1,609 (7.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,954. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 38.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,625 | $26,027 | $23,958 | $27,644 | $27,609 | $28,750 | $22,176 | $14,913 | $27,188 | $28,796 | $27,564 | $23,682 | $22,846 | $23,234 |
| Median Family Income | $30,588 | $30,819 | $30,556 | $32,000 | $27,614 | $34,545 | $40,650 | $31,106 | $34,635 | $35,625 | $36,705 | $31,923 | $43,250 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,071 | $21,944 | $22,798 | $19,135 | $27,608 | $0 | $7,900 | $8,500 | $0 | $10,441 | $0 | $3,915 | $4,078 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $18,854 | $25,000 | $19,732 | $50,208 | $0 | $75,568 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,092 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $30,882 | $29,375 | $22,266 | $21,918 | $0 | $21,563 | $21,912 | $24,038 | $24,911 | $27,031 | $34,500 | $38,333 | $40,882 | $0 |
| Employed: | 333 | 30.00% |
| Unemployed: | 98 | 8.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 679 | 61.17% |
| Total: | 1,110 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 139 | 41.74% |
| Service: | 21 | 6.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 27 | 8.11% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 58 | 17.42% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 88 | 26.43% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 333 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $58,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,800. The median gross rent is $657, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $372 (130.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.05% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 21.95% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.64%, which is considerably 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 | $58,000 | $72,400 | $71,500 | $64,200 | $67,600 | $67,000 | $62,600 | $57,600 | $65,800 | $63,000 | $78,400 | $105,300 | $95,300 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 60 | 48.39% |
| $500 to $999: | 64 | 51.61% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $285 | $414 | $430 | $225 | $601 | $479 | $703 | $621 | $606 | $518 | $0 | $334 | $290 | $657 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 441 | 78.05% |
| Renter Occupied: | 124 | 21.95% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 565 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 565 | 82.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 121 | 17.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 686 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 397 | 57.87% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 60 | 8.75% |
| Other Units: | 229 | 33.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 686 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 39.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 59.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 53.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 4.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (39.66%). College enrollment is 39.66%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 1.77% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 80 | 8.83% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 518 | 57.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 220 | 24.28% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 3.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 38 | 4.19% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 906 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 810 | 89.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 4.19% |
| Private Insurance: | 548 | 35.47% |
| Public Insurance: | 834 | 53.98% |
| No Insurance: | 163 | 10.55% |
| Total: | 1,545 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,382 | 89.45% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 36.7% | 37.3% | 40.5% | 29.6% | 39.3% | 28.3% | 24.8% | 38.0% | 29.7% | 28.7% | 36.3% | 45.3% | 40.7% | 53.4% |
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: | 21 | 11.73% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 68 | 37.99% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 19 | 10.61% |
| College or graduate school: | 71 | 39.66% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 11.73% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 87 | 48.60% |
ZIP Code 25692 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 168Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25692 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 25692. It covers 20.627 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: | 20.627 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: | 5467396Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Red Jacket CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25692 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.