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Zip Code 25661

WV · Population: 4,776

C
48/100
66
B
Safety
43
C
Affordability
41
C
Quality of Life
42
C
Jobs
Zip 25661, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 25661

Zip code 25661 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 4,776 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $33,634, with home values near $91,900 and rents around $518/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.9% 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
$33,634
Home Value
$91,900
Rent
$518/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
14.7%
Unemployment
7.9%
Owner-Occupied
57%
Rent Burden
18.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life41CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy42CLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).