Zip Code 25442

WV · Population: 2,640

B+
76/100
76
B+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
78
B+
Jobs
Zip 25442, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 25442

Zip code 25442 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 2,640 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $113,720 and home values around $326,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

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
$113,720
Home Value
$326,600
Rent
$1,164/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
33.7%
Unemployment
1.6%
Owner-Occupied
91.9%
Rent Burden
12.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy78B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).