ZIP Code 25557

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Ranger · Lincoln County · West Virginia

Population
1,754

15/sq mi

Median income
$30,804

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
1.4%

Median age 56.1

Land area
116.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25557 in Ranger, West Virginia has a population of 1,754. The median household income is $30,804, which is 60% below the national average. 1.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25557 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 116.9 square miles in Ranger, Lincoln County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,754 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 25557 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25557 sits at $30,804 (47% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,917. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25557 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 25557 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 →

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 25557, Ranger, 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

1,754

Population

116.9

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25557?

56.1

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$30,804

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$23,917

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.4%

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

What does housing look like?

781

Total Housing Units

674

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 25557, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $375,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$375K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 25557 vs 25540 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25540 Midkiff, WV 290 4.5 mi
25534 Kiahsville, WV 282 6.1 mi
25506 Branchland, WV 5,037 7.7 mi
25524 Harts, WV 3,486 6.3 mi
25505 Big Creek, WV 477 9.1 mi
25508 Chapmanville, WV 9,837 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25557 in?
ZIP code 25557 (Ranger) 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 25557?
ZIP code 25557 in Ranger, WV has a population of 1,754 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25557?
The median household income in ZIP 25557 is $30,804, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25557?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25557 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25557?
ZIP code 25557 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25557?
In ZIP code 25557, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.4% 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 25557?
In ZIP code 25557, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25557?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25557 is 21.2% 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 Ranger, 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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