ZIP Code 25560
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Scott Depot · Putnam County · West Virginia
- Population
- 7,997
- Median income
- $103,160
- Median home value
- $270,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.0%
- Land area
- 60.2 sq mi
133/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
New York
ZIP code 25560 in Scott Depot, West Virginia has a population of 7,997. The median household income is $103,160, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $270,900, 3% below the US average. 40.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25560 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.2 square miles in Scott Depot, Putnam County, West Virginia. The area is home to 7,997 residents, producing a population density of 133 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 25560 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25560 sits at $103,160 (79% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $45,988. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $270,900 (96% above the state average) with median rent at $1,155 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25560 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 25560 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 25560
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25560.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25560, Scott Depot, 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
7,997
Population
60.2
Area (sq mi)
133
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25560?
42.9
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$103,160
Median Household Income
+79% vs state
$45,988
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,881
Total Housing Units
3,688
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,900
Median Home Value
+96% vs state
$1,155
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25560 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 152 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 162 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 178 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 191 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 202 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 172 business establishments in ZIP 25560, employing approximately 2,310 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,171,000.
172
Businesses
2,310
Employees
$125.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 7.6% |
| Information | 12 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 25560 vs 25213 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25213 | Winfield, WV | 5,512 | 4.5 mi |
| 25143 | Nitro, WV | 8,579 | 4.5 mi |
| 25011 | Bancroft, WV | 800 | 5.5 mi |
| 25109 | Hometown, WV | 661 | 6.2 mi |
| 25177 | Saint Albans, WV | 24,084 | 6.0 mi |
| 25526 | Hurricane, WV | 21,902 | 5.7 mi |
| 25070 | Eleanor, WV | 1,683 | 7.3 mi |
| 25168 | Red House, WV | 2,503 | 8.4 mi |
| 25202 | Tornado, WV | 1,370 | 9.0 mi |
| 25313 | Charleston, WV | 13,436 | 7.9 mi |
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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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