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 Moderate-density area
- $44,805
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,528. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,300 (20% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $734; owner occupancy is 76.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Roane County, so 25276 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 25276
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spencer, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25276.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 25276?
48.8
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$44,805
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$28,528
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25276 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Spencer, 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)
$44,805 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
3,820housing units
3,820
Total Housing Units
3,124
Occupied Units
696
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,300
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 25276
Spencer (25276)
7,752 residents
- 25270 972
Reedy (25270)
972 residents
- 25243 899
Gandeeville (25243)
899 residents
- 25259 699
Looneyville (25259)
699 residents
- 26141 364
Creston (26141)
364 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25276 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25276 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25243
Gandeeville (25243)
$48,977 median income
- 25276
Spencer (25276)
$44,805 median income
- 25270
Reedy (25270)
$44,129 median income
- 26141
Creston (26141)
$43,500 median income
- 25259
Looneyville (25259)
$35,417 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25276, 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 (7,752 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 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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