ZIP code 25879
Where is ZIP code 25879?
Minden, West Virginia
Fayette County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 25879 belongs to Minden, West Virginia in Fayette County. 25879 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Minden post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 273 people live in the 25879 area, where the median household income is $60,800. The closest ZIP codes are 25901 (Oak Hill, 1.9 mi west), 25936 (Thurmond, 2.8 mi southeast) and 25917 (Scarbro, 2.8 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 25879 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Minden |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.9758, -81.115 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 258 |
Population and income in 25879
| Population | 273 · lower than 78% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 164 · higher than 80% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.9 years · higher than 79% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Median household income | $60,800 · higher than 61% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,830 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $30,400 · lower than 98% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 137 |
| Households | 116 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 10% |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25879. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 25879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25901 | Oak Hill, WV | 1.9 mi W | Standard |
| 25936 | Thurmond, WV | 2.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 25917 | Scarbro, WV | 2.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 25866 | Lochgelly, WV | 2.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 25855 | Hilltop, WV | 3 mi SW | Standard |
| 25846 | Glen Jean, WV | 3.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 25888 | Mount Hope, WV | 4.2 mi S | Unique |
| 25833 | Dothan, WV | 5.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 25840 | Fayetteville, WV | 6.2 mi N | Standard |
| 25837 | Edmond, WV | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 25862 | Lansing, WV | 8.3 mi N | Standard |
| 25942 | Winona, WV | 8.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 25879 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 25879
PO BOX 123
MINDEN WV 25879
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (25879-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 25879?
- 25879 is a Minden, West Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 25879 in?
- ZIP code 25879 is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 25879 in?
- 25879 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 25879?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 25879 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 25879?
- About 273 people live in ZIP code 25879, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 25879?
- The median household income in 25879 is $60,800 a year, higher than 61% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- Can I use 25879 for a street address?
- No. 25879 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Minden use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 25879?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 25879 are 25901 (Oak Hill, 1.9 miles), 25936 (Thurmond, 2.8 miles), 25917 (Scarbro, 2.8 miles) and 25866 (Lochgelly, 2.9 miles).