NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 25253

WV · Population: 2,451

B+
74/100
76
B+
Safety
59
C+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
Zip 25253, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 25253

Zip code 25253 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 2,451 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $58,545, with home values near $128,700 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$58,545
Home Value
$128,700
Rent
—
Median Age
34
College Educated
20.2%
Unemployment
1.2%
Owner-Occupied
87.6%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability59C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).