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Spencer, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25276

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

7,752
18/sq mi
$44,805
Median income
$110,300
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spencer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25276 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25276 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia, home to 7,752 residents across 440.5 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25276 reports a modest median household income of $44,805 (22% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,528. Poverty here runs at 23.1%, with unemployment measured at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $110,300 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $734 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is -. To put 25276 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Roane County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 25276

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spencer, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25276.

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 25276, Spencer, 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

7,752

Population

440.5

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 25276?

48.8

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$44,805

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$28,528

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25276 ranks nationally

Spencer, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,805 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,820

Total Housing Units

3,124

Occupied Units

696

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$110,300

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 169 business establishments in ZIP 25276, employing approximately 1,713 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,451,000.

169

Businesses

1,713

Employees

$71.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 31 18.3%
Health care and social assistance 20 11.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 18 10.7%
Construction 17 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 17 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.7%
Finance and insurance 7 4.1%
Wholesale trade 6 3.5%
Manufacturing 5 3.0%
Information 5 3.0%
Utilities 4 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 25276 vs 25270 →

ZIP 25276 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 25276 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 25276 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 25276 ranks #2 of 5 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
25270 Reedy, WV 972 8.2 mi
25259 Looneyville, WV 699 8.9 mi
26141 Creston, WV 364 10.2 mi
25243 Gandeeville, WV 899 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Roane County

25286 standard
Walton, WV
Pop: 1,692
25270 standard
Reedy, WV
Pop: 972
25243 standard
Gandeeville, WV
Pop: 899
25266 standard
Newton, WV
Pop: 797
25259 standard
Looneyville, WV
Pop: 699
25251 standard
Left Hand, WV
Pop: 429

Related Areas

Roane County Spencer, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25276 in? ▼
ZIP code 25276 (Spencer) is located in Roane County, West Virginia. Roane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roane-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25276? ▼
ZIP code 25276 in Spencer, WV has a population of 7,752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25276? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25276 is $44,805, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25276? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25276 is $110,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25276? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25276 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25276? ▼
ZIP code 25276 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 1,713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25276? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25276 are: Retail trade (31), Health care and social assistance (20), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25276? ▼
In ZIP code 25276, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 25276? ▼
In ZIP code 25276, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25276? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25276 is 23.1% 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.