ZIP Code 25271
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Ripley · Jackson County · West Virginia
- Population
- 9,304
- Median income
- $52,150
- Median home value
- $158,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.6%
- Land area
- 252.8 sq mi
37/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.3
New York
ZIP code 25271 in Ripley, West Virginia has a population of 9,304. The median household income is $52,150, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $158,400, 43% below the US average. 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25271 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 252.8 square miles in Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia. The area is home to 9,304 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 25271 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25271 sits at $52,150 (10% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,555. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $158,400 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $621 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25271 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 25271 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 25271
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25271.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Finance and insurance 18
Finance and insurance
18 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25271, Ripley, 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
9,304
Population
252.8
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25271?
47.3
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$52,150
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$34,555
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,770
Total Housing Units
3,369
Occupied Units
401
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,400
Median Home Value
+15% vs state
$621
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25271 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 124 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 135 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 153 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 160 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 174 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 236 business establishments in ZIP 25271, employing approximately 3,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,438,000.
236
Businesses
3,010
Employees
$117.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 22.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 10 | 4.2% |
| Information | 8 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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