ZIP Code 25276

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Spencer · Roane County · West Virginia

Population
7,752

18/sq mi

Median income
$44,805

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,300

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.4%

Median age 48.8

Land area
440.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 25276 in Spencer, West Virginia has a population of 7,752. The median household income is $44,805, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $110,300, 60% below the US average. 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25276 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 440.5 square miles in Spencer, Roane County, West Virginia. The area is home to 7,752 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 25276 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25276 sits at $44,805 (22% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,528. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 25276 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Roane County, so you can benchmark 25276 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 25276

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,752

Population

440.5

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Spencer, WV

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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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