ZIP code 25865
Where is ZIP code 25865?
Lester, West Virginia
Raleigh County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 25865 belongs to Lester, West Virginia in Raleigh County. 25865 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 1,573 people live in the 25865 area, where the median household income is $38,173. The closest ZIP codes are 25849 (Glen White, 1.6 mi east), 25932 (Surveyor, 2.1 mi north) and 25920 (Slab Fork, 3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 25865 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lester |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.7265, -81.3095 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 258 |
Population and income in 25865
| Population | 1,573 · higher than 71% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 52 · higher than 56% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63.3 years · higher than 92% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $38,173 · lower than 85% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,485 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $170,000 · higher than 75% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $975 a month |
| Housing units | 972 |
| Households | 747 (2.11 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 30.46 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25865. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 25865
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25849 | Glen White, WV | 1.6 mi E | Standard |
| 25932 | Surveyor, WV | 2.1 mi N | Standard |
| 25920 | Slab Fork, WV | 3 mi SW | Standard |
| 25827 | Crab Orchard, WV | 3.2 mi E | Standard |
| 25921 | Sophia, WV | 3.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 25878 | Midway, WV | 3.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 25836 | Eccles, WV | 4.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 25908 | Princewick, WV | 4.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 25839 | Fairdale, WV | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 25802 | Beckley, WV | 4.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 25873 | Mac Arthur, WV | 5.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 25851 | Harper, WV | 5.4 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 25865 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 25865
123 MAIN ST
LESTER WV 25865
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (25865-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 25865?
- 25865 is a Lester, West Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 25865 in?
- ZIP code 25865 is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 25865 in?
- 25865 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 25865?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 25865 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 25865?
- About 1,573 people live in ZIP code 25865, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 25865?
- The median household income in 25865 is $38,173 a year, lower than 85% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 25865?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 25865 are 25849 (Glen White, 1.6 miles), 25932 (Surveyor, 2.1 miles), 25920 (Slab Fork, 3 miles) and 25827 (Crab Orchard, 3.2 miles).