ZIP Code 25978 - Nimitz West Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 25978 is located in Nimitz West Virginia. Portions of 25978 are also in Hinton and Jumping Branch. 25978 is entirely within Summers County. Regionally, 25978 is located in the Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill Area.
ZIP Code 25978 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Nimitz |
| Primary County | Summers County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 517 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 25978 Map
25978 Demographics
25978 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 25978 is White. The current unemployment level in 25978 is 4.2%.
| Population | 517 |
| Population Growth Rate | -31.45% |
| Population Density | 34 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 244 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,944 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $145,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.9% |
25978 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 94.9% |
| Black | 25 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
25978 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 10 | 2.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 11 | 2.48% |
| High School Diploma | 190 | 42.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 2.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 89 | 20.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 38 | 8.56% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 14.86% |
| Masters Degree | 29 | 6.53% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
25978 Geography
| Coordinates | 37.62711716, -80.93958282 |
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| Cities/Towns in 25978 | |
| Region | Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 15 Square Miles |
25978 Schools
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25978 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69a - Forested Hills and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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