Branchland, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25506
Lincoln County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,037
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,013
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Branchland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25506 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25506 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Branchland, Lincoln County, West Virginia, home to 5,037 residents across 269.4 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25506 reports a modest median household income of $44,013 (24% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,791. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $94,000 (32% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $780; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 25506 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 25506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Branchland, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25506.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 25506, Branchland, 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
5,037
Population
269.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25506?
37.0
Median Age
40.5%
Male
59.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$44,013
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$20,791
Per Capita Income
24.6%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25506 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Branchland, 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)
$44,013 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
2,623housing units
2,623
Total Housing Units
1,995
Occupied Units
628
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,000
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$780
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 25506, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,037,000.
30
Businesses
146
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 36.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.0% |
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 25506 vs 25540 →
ZIP 25506 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25506
Branchland (25506)
5,037 residents
- 25523
Hamlin (25523)
2,647 residents
- 25571
West Hamlin (25571)
2,206 residents
- 25559
Salt Rock (25559)
2,152 residents
- 25557 1,754
Ranger (25557)
1,754 residents
- 25512 1,237
East Lynn (25512)
1,237 residents
- 25540 290
Midkiff (25540)
290 residents
- 25534 282
Kiahsville (25534)
282 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25506 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25523
Hamlin (25523)
$66,563 median income
- 25571
West Hamlin (25571)
$49,201 median income
- 25506
Branchland (25506)
$44,013 median income
- 25512
East Lynn (25512)
$36,964 median income
- 25559
Salt Rock (25559)
$34,727 median income
- 25557
Ranger (25557)
$30,804 median income
- 25540 $2,499
Midkiff (25540)
$2,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25506 ranks #3 of 7 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 25506, 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 (5,037 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 25506 in?
ZIP code 25506 (Branchland) is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25506?
ZIP code 25506 in Branchland, WV has a population of 5,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25506?
The median household income in ZIP 25506 is $44,013, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25506?
The median home value in ZIP 25506 is $94,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25506 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25506?
ZIP code 25506 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25506 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25506?
In ZIP code 25506, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.7% 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 25506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25506 is 34.4 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 25506?
In ZIP code 25506, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25506 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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