ZIP code 25921
Where is ZIP code 25921?
Sophia, West Virginia
Raleigh County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 25921 belongs to Sophia, West Virginia in Raleigh County. 25921 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sophia post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 1,989 people live in the 25921 area, where the median household income is $35,451. The closest ZIP codes are 25878 (Midway, 0.9 mi northeast), 25827 (Crab Orchard, 2.1 mi north) and 25849 (Glen White, 2.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 25921 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sophia |
| Also accepted | Mcalpin, Tams |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 37.7076, -81.2507 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 259 |
Population and income in 25921
| Population | 1,989 · higher than 75% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 155 · higher than 80% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.9 years · higher than 50% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $35,451 · lower than 88% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,218 |
| Below the poverty line | 42% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.5% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $105,800 · lower than 65% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $806 a month |
| Housing units | 1,213 |
| Households | 897 (2.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 47% |
| Land area | 12.84 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25921. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 25921
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25878 | Midway, WV | 0.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 25827 | Crab Orchard, WV | 2.1 mi N | Standard |
| 25849 | Glen White, WV | 2.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 25908 | Princewick, WV | 2.4 mi S | Standard |
| 25823 | Coal City, WV | 3 mi SE | Standard |
| 25802 | Beckley, WV | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 25865 | Lester, WV | 3.5 mi W | Standard |
| 25873 | Mac Arthur, WV | 3.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 25932 | Surveyor, WV | 4.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 25920 | Slab Fork, WV | 4.8 mi W | Standard |
| 25871 | Mabscott, WV | 4.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 25836 | Eccles, WV | 5 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 25921 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 25921
PO BOX 123
SOPHIA WV 25921
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MCALPIN and TAMS as the city name for 25921. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (25921-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 25921?
- 25921 is a Sophia, West Virginia ZIP code. Mcalpin and Tams are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 25921 in?
- ZIP code 25921 is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 25921 in?
- 25921 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 25921?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 25921 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 25921?
- About 1,989 people live in ZIP code 25921, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 25921?
- The median household income in 25921 is $35,451 a year, lower than 88% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- Can I use 25921 for a street address?
- No. 25921 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sophia use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 25921?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 25921 are 25878 (Midway, 0.9 miles), 25827 (Crab Orchard, 2.1 miles), 25849 (Glen White, 2.3 miles) and 25908 (Princewick, 2.4 miles).