PlainZIP

West Hamlin, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25571

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

2,206
36/sq mi
$49,201
Median income
$116,300
Median home value
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Hamlin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25571 covers 60.6 square miles in West Hamlin, Lincoln County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,206 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25571 reports a modest median household income of $49,201 (15% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,799. Poverty here runs at 21.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.1%. Housing costs here run $116,300 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $768 a month; 59.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is -. To put 25571 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lincoln County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 25571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Hamlin, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25571.

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 25571, West Hamlin, 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

2,206

Population

60.6

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25571?

33.0

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
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 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$49,201

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$24,799

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25571 ranks nationally

West Hamlin, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,201 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

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

What does housing look like?

900

Total Housing Units

565

Occupied Units

335

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$116,300

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$768

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 25571, employing approximately 223 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,637,000.

20

Businesses

223

Employees

$13.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 20.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 25571 vs 25523 →

ZIP 25571 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 25571 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 25571 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 25571 ranks #4 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
25523 Hamlin, WV 2,647 4.7 mi
25559 Salt Rock, WV 2,152 4.6 mi
25506 Branchland, WV 5,037 6.1 mi
25540 Midkiff, WV 290 9.3 mi
25504 Barboursville, WV 12,661 8.0 mi
25510 Culloden, WV 5,074 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

25506 standard
Branchland, WV
Pop: 5,037
25524 standard
Harts, WV
Pop: 3,486
25003 standard
Alum Creek, WV
Pop: 2,782
25523 standard
Hamlin, WV
Pop: 2,647
25557 standard
Ranger, WV
Pop: 1,754
25564 standard
Sod, WV
Pop: 1,250

Related Areas

Lincoln County West Hamlin, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25571 in? ▼
ZIP code 25571 (West Hamlin) 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 25571? ▼
ZIP code 25571 in West Hamlin, WV has a population of 2,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25571? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25571 is $49,201, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25571? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25571 is $116,300, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25571? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25571 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25571? ▼
ZIP code 25571 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 223 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25571? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25571 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25571? ▼
In ZIP code 25571, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% 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 25571? ▼
In ZIP code 25571, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25571? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25571 is 21.9% 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.