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Scott Depot, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25560

Putnam County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,997
133/sq mi
$103,160
Median income
$270,900
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scott Depot pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
133
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25560 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25560 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scott Depot, Putnam County, West Virginia, home to 7,997 residents across 60.2 square miles, a density of 133 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25560 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,160 (79% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $45,988. Local economic indicators show a 9.8% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $270,900 for a typical home value (96% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,155 a month; 79.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25560, plus 6 more within Putnam County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 25560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scott Depot, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25560.

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 25560, Scott Depot, 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

7,997

Population

60.2

Area (sq mi)

133

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25560?

42.9

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

How ZIP 25560 ranks nationally

Scott Depot, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,160 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

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

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$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

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ZIP 25560 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 25560 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25560 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 25560 ranks the highest of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Putnam County

25526 standard
Hurricane, WV
Pop: 21,902
25213 standard
Winfield, WV
Pop: 5,512
25159 standard
Poca, WV
Pop: 5,163
25168 standard
Red House, WV
Pop: 2,503
25033 standard
Buffalo, WV
Pop: 2,234
25070 standard
Eleanor, WV
Pop: 1,683

Related Areas

Putnam County Scott Depot, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25560 in? ▼
ZIP code 25560 (Scott Depot) is located in Putnam County, West Virginia. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25560? ▼
ZIP code 25560 in Scott Depot, WV has a population of 7,997 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25560? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25560 is $103,160, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25560? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25560 is $270,900, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25560? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25560 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25560? ▼
ZIP code 25560 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 2,310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25560? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25560 are: Construction (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25560? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25560 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25560? ▼
In ZIP code 25560, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 25560? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25560 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25560? ▼
In ZIP code 25560, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25560? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25560 is 9.8% 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.