ZIP Code 25061

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Drybranch · Kanawha County · West Virginia

Population
756

29/sq mi

Median income
$55,962

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,000

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.2%

Median age 58

Land area
26.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25061 in Drybranch, West Virginia has a population of 756. The median household income is $55,962, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $85,000, 69% below the US average. 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.1 square miles in Drybranch, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 756 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25061 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25061 sits at $55,962 (3% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,086. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $85,000 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25061 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25061, Drybranch, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

756

Population

26.1

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25061?

58.0

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 11.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,962

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$30,086

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

144

Total Housing Units

144

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25061 vs 25067 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25067 East Bank, WV 1,120 2.1 mi
25134 Miami, WV 423 2.6 mi
25086 Glasgow, WV 928 3.2 mi
25103 Hansford, WV 366 3.1 mi
25102 Handley, WV 349 4.0 mi
25035 Cabin Creek, WV 1,112 4.6 mi
25162 Pratt, WV 571 4.0 mi
25126 London, WV 58 4.3 mi
25156 Pinch, WV 105 5.0 mi
25136 Montgomery, WV 1,798 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25061 in?
ZIP code 25061 (Drybranch) is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Kanawha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kanawha-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25061?
ZIP code 25061 in Drybranch, WV has a population of 756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25061?
The median household income in ZIP 25061 is $55,962, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25061?
The median home value in ZIP 25061 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25061?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25061 is White at 79.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25061?
In ZIP code 25061, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% 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 25061?
In ZIP code 25061, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25061?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25061 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Drybranch, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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