ZIP code 25696
Where is ZIP code 25696?
Varney, West Virginia
Mingo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 25696 belongs to Varney, West Virginia in Mingo County. 25696 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Varney post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 1,241 people live in the 25696 area, where the median household income is $48,077. The closest ZIP codes are 25690 (Ragland, 1.4 mi north), 25692 (Red Jacket, 1.7 mi southwest) and 25688 (North Matewan, 3.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 25696 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Varney |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Mingo County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.6693, -82.1221 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 256 |
Population and income in 25696
| Population | 1,241 · higher than 64% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 62 · higher than 61% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41 years · lower than 70% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $48,077 · lower than 68% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,721 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 4.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $109,400 · lower than 63% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $826 a month |
| Housing units | 600 |
| Households | 522 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 20.07 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25696. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 25696
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25690 | Ragland, WV | 1.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 25692 | Red Jacket, WV | 1.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 25688 | North Matewan, WV | 3.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 41544 | Mc Carr, KY | 4.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 25686 | Newtown, WV | 5.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 25670 | Delbarton, WV | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 25691 | Rawl, WV | 5.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 25678 | Matewan, WV | 6.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 25672 | Edgarton, WV | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 41514 | Belfry, KY | 7.7 mi W | Standard |
| 25661 | Williamson, WV | 7.9 mi W | Standard |
| 25644 | Sarah Ann, WV | 7.9 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 25696 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 25696
PO BOX 123
VARNEY WV 25696
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (25696-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 25696?
- 25696 is a Varney, West Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 25696 in?
- ZIP code 25696 is in Mingo County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 25696 in?
- 25696 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 25696?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 25696 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 25696?
- About 1,241 people live in ZIP code 25696, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 25696?
- The median household income in 25696 is $48,077 a year, lower than 68% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- Can I use 25696 for a street address?
- No. 25696 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Varney use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 25696?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 25696 are 25690 (Ragland, 1.4 miles), 25692 (Red Jacket, 1.7 miles), 25688 (North Matewan, 3.3 miles) and 41544 (Mc Carr, 4.9 miles).