NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 25801

WV · Population: 31,056

C+
56/100
69
B
Safety
45
C
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
Zip 25801, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 25801

Zip code 25801 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 31,056 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $46,612, with home values near $138,700 and rents around $837/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.3% 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
$46,612
Home Value
$138,700
Rent
$837/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
22%
Unemployment
7.3%
Owner-Occupied
68.1%
Rent Burden
21.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability45CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).