PlainZIP

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
$44,013
Median income
$94,000
Median home value
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $20,791. Local economic indicators show a 24.6% poverty rate alongside 10.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $94,000 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $780 a month; 67.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lincoln County, letting you compare 25506 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 25506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Branchland, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25506.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 25506?

37.0

Median Age

40.5%

Male

59.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$20,791

Per Capita Income

24.6%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25506 ranks nationally

Branchland, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,013 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,623

Total Housing Units

1,995

Occupied Units

628

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$94,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25506 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 25506 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 25506 ranks #3 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
25540 Midkiff, WV 290 4.2 mi
25571 West Hamlin, WV 2,206 6.1 mi
25557 Ranger, WV 1,754 7.7 mi
25512 East Lynn, WV 1,237 7.5 mi
25559 Salt Rock, WV 2,152 8.6 mi
25523 Hamlin, WV 2,647 7.9 mi
25534 Kiahsville, WV 282 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

25524 standard
Harts, WV
Pop: 3,486
25003 standard
Alum Creek, WV
Pop: 2,782
25523 standard
Hamlin, WV
Pop: 2,647
25571 standard
West Hamlin, WV
Pop: 2,206
25557 standard
Ranger, WV
Pop: 1,754
25564 standard
Sod, WV
Pop: 1,250

Related Areas

Lincoln County Branchland, WV West Virginia

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.

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