Spurlockville, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25565

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

651
7/sq mi
$34,966
Median income
$89,400
Median home value
4.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Spurlockville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25565 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.2 square miles in Spurlockville, Lincoln County, West Virginia. The area is home to 651 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 25565 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25565 sits at $34,966 (39% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,344. The poverty rate stands at 30.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $89,400 (35% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25565 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 25565 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 25565, Spurlockville, 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

651

Population

89.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25565?

54.8

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

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?

$34,966

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$23,344

Per Capita Income

30.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25565 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$34,966 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.3%

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

What does housing look like?

432

Total Housing Units

373

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$89,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25565 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 25565 ranks #9 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 25565 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 25565 ranks #8 of 8 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
25501 Alkol, WV 1,130 3.3 mi
25573 Yawkey, WV 970 8.0 mi
25521 Griffithsville, WV 1,101 7.9 mi
25053 Danville, WV 4,296 6.6 mi
25529 Julian, WV 1,013 7.0 mi
25505 Big Creek, WV 477 7.8 mi
25203 Turtle Creek, WV 89 7.8 mi
25567 Sumerco, WV 924 9.0 mi
25508 Chapmanville, WV 9,837 10.5 mi
25108 Hewett, WV 692 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25565 in?
ZIP code 25565 (Spurlockville) 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 25565?
ZIP code 25565 in Spurlockville, WV has a population of 651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25565?
The median household income in ZIP 25565 is $34,966, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25565?
The median home value in ZIP 25565 is $89,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25565?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25565 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25565?
In ZIP code 25565, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.3% 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 25565?
In ZIP code 25565, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25565?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25565 is 30.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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