Evans, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25241
Jackson County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,710
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,336
- Median income Below-median income area
- $223,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Evans pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25241 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25241 covers 56.8 square miles in Evans, Jackson County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,710 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25241 reports a modest median household income of $57,336 (1% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,651. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $223,500 (62% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 81.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $664.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 25241 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 25241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Evans, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25241.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 25241, Evans, 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
1,710
Population
56.8
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25241?
32.0
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
8.4%
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?
$57,336
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$44,651
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25241 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Evans, 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)
$57,336 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
789housing units
789
Total Housing Units
766
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$223,500
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$664
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 25241, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,087,000.
17
Businesses
48
Employees
$1.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 29.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 17.6% |
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 25241 vs 25239 →
ZIP 25241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25271
Ripley (25271)
9,304 residents
- 25123 3,535
Leon (25123)
3,535 residents
- 25239 1,732
Cottageville (25239)
1,732 residents
- 25241 1,710
Evans (25241)
1,710 residents
- 25262 898
Millwood (25262)
898 residents
- 25245 739
Given (25245)
739 residents
- 25264 441
Mount Alto (25264)
441 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25241 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25245
Given (25245)
$82,232 median income
- 25239
Cottageville (25239)
$80,446 median income
- 25262
Millwood (25262)
$73,914 median income
- 25264
Mount Alto (25264)
$66,150 median income
- 25241
Evans (25241)
$57,336 median income
- 25123
Leon (25123)
$55,000 median income
- 25271
Ripley (25271)
$52,150 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25241 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25241, 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 (1,710 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 25241 in?
ZIP code 25241 (Evans) is located in Jackson County, West Virginia. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25241?
ZIP code 25241 in Evans, WV has a population of 1,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25241?
The median household income in ZIP 25241 is $57,336, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25241?
The median home value in ZIP 25241 is $223,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25241 is White at 99.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25241?
ZIP code 25241 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25241 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25241?
In ZIP code 25241, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 25241?
In ZIP code 25241, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25241 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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