🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

25608

Baisden

ZIP Code 25608 is a standard zip code serving Baisden, Baisden, West Virginia (WV), in Mingo County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,004 with a median household income of $38,547. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: West Virginia (WV)
County: Mingo
City: Baisden
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.584000
Longitude: -81.905100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 13.73 mi²
Population Density: 73.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.620167°N, 37.524836°S, -81.855339°E, -81.924083°W

With 1,004 residents spread across 13.73 square miles, this area has a population density of 73.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,004

Population

25th percentile

$38,547

Median Income

25th percentile

$54,800

Median Home Value

5th percentile

13.73 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 25608 is $38,547, and the median home value is $54,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

483

Total Units

425

Occupied Units

88.0%

Occupancy Rate

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