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Zip Code 25438

WV · Population: 7,227

B+
71/100
91
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
Zip 25438, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 25438

Zip code 25438 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 7,227 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 71/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $78,393 and home values around $211,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average.

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
$78,393
Home Value
$211,700
Rent
$1,117/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
16.5%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
67%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall71B+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).