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Ripley, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25271

Jackson County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,304
37/sq mi
$52,150
Median income
$158,400
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ripley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25271 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25271 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia, home to 9,304 residents across 252.8 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25271 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $158,400 (15% above the state average), median rent at $621 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 25271 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 25271

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ripley, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25271.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 25271, Ripley, 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

9,304

Population

252.8

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25271?

47.3

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

How ZIP 25271 ranks nationally

Ripley, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,150 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25271 vs 25241 →

ZIP 25271 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25271 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25271 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25271 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25241 Evans, WV 1,710 6.5 mi
25245 Given, WV 739 6.9 mi
25244 Gay, WV 732 7.5 mi
25275 Sandyville, WV 2,287 10.2 mi
25248 Kenna, WV 3,090 10.7 mi
25262 Millwood, WV 898 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

26164 standard
Ravenswood, WV
Pop: 8,262
25248 standard
Kenna, WV
Pop: 3,090
25275 standard
Sandyville, WV
Pop: 2,287
25239 standard
Cottageville, WV
Pop: 1,732
25241 standard
Evans, WV
Pop: 1,710
25252 standard
Le Roy, WV
Pop: 1,071

Related Areas

Jackson County Ripley, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25271 in? ▼
ZIP code 25271 (Ripley) 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 25271? ▼
ZIP code 25271 in Ripley, WV has a population of 9,304 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25271? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25271 is $52,150, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25271? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25271 is $158,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25271? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25271 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25271? ▼
ZIP code 25271 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 3,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25271? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25271 are: Retail trade (52), Health care and social assistance (43), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25271? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25271 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25271? ▼
In ZIP code 25271, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25271? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25271 is 26.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25271? ▼
In ZIP code 25271, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25271? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25271 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.