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Zip Code 25517

WV · Population: 1,373

C
43/100
67
B
Safety
42
C
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
16
F
Jobs
Zip 25517, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 25517

Zip code 25517 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 1,373 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 43/100), 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 $38,359, with home values near $61,100 and rents around $634/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 20% 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
$38,359
Home Value
$61,100
Rent
$634/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
5%
Unemployment
20%
Owner-Occupied
76.5%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety67BLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy16FLower unemployment = higher
Overall43CWeighted 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).