Alum Creek, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25003
Lincoln County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,782
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,631
- Median income Near-median income area
- $114,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alum Creek pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25003 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25003 covers 92.7 square miles in Alum Creek, Lincoln County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,782 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25003 reports a modest median household income of $64,631 (12% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,419. Unemployment is 11.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,900 (17% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $784; owner occupancy is 74.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 25003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 25003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alum Creek, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25003.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Information
Information
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25003, Alum Creek, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,782
Population
92.7
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25003?
49.7
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
7.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$64,631
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$33,419
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25003 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Alum Creek, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,631 Top 31% higher than 69% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
962housing units
962
Total Housing Units
783
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,900
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$784
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 25003, employing approximately 369 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,346,000.
34
Businesses
369
Employees
$9.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 20.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 17.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 11.8% |
| Information | 3 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 25003 vs 25309 →
ZIP 25003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25309
South Charleston (25309)
13,356 residents
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
9,962 residents
- 25003 2,782
Alum Creek (25003)
2,782 residents
- 25202 1,370
Tornado (25202)
1,370 residents
- 25564 1,250
Sod (25564)
1,250 residents
- 25009 1,153
Ashford (25009)
1,153 residents
- 25529 1,013
Julian (25529)
1,013 residents
- 25567 924
Sumerco (25567)
924 residents
- 25169 516
Ridgeview (25169)
516 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25003 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25202
Tornado (25202)
$96,328 median income
- 25142
Nellis (25142)
$86,146 median income
- 25009
Ashford (25009)
$66,042 median income
- 25003
Alum Creek (25003)
$64,631 median income
- 25309
South Charleston (25309)
$57,937 median income
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
$57,263 median income
- 25529
Julian (25529)
$55,769 median income
- 25567
Sumerco (25567)
$51,797 median income
- 25169
Ridgeview (25169)
$40,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25003 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25309 | South Charleston, WV | 13,356 | 4.4 mi |
| 25169 | Ridgeview, WV | 516 | 6.8 mi |
| 25567 | Sumerco, WV | 924 | 5.4 mi |
| 25009 | Ashford, WV | 1,153 | 5.7 mi |
| 25564 | Sod, WV | 1,250 | 6.3 mi |
| 25202 | Tornado, WV | 1,370 | 6.0 mi |
| 25112 | Institute, WV | 166 | 9.0 mi |
| 25142 | Nellis, WV | 416 | 7.4 mi |
| 25529 | Julian, WV | 1,013 | 7.6 mi |
| 25064 | Dunbar, WV | 9,962 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25003, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,782 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25003 in?
ZIP code 25003 (Alum Creek) is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25003?
ZIP code 25003 in Alum Creek, WV has a population of 2,782 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25003?
The median household income in ZIP 25003 is $64,631, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25003?
The median home value in ZIP 25003 is $114,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25003 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25003?
ZIP code 25003 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 369 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25003 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25003?
In ZIP code 25003, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25003?
In ZIP code 25003, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25003 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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