NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 25401

WV · Population: 15,074

C+
52/100
71
B+
Safety
42
C
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
38
D
Jobs
Zip 25401, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 25401

Zip code 25401 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 15,074 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $49,735, with home values near $189,700 and rents around $1,000/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$49,735
Home Value
$189,700
Rent
$1,000/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
22.1%
Unemployment
8.8%
Owner-Occupied
53.6%
Rent Burden
24.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy38DLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).