Logan, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25601
Logan County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,206
- 102/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,333
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Logan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 102
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25601 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, home to 5,206 residents across 51.2 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25601 reports a modest median household income of $47,333 (18% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,585. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $94,900 (31% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $819; owner occupancy is 65.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 25601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 25601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Logan, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25601.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 19
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25601, Logan, 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
5,206
Population
51.2
Area (sq mi)
102
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25601?
47.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$47,333
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,585
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25601 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Logan, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,333 30th percentile higher than 30% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,211housing units
2,211
Total Housing Units
1,844
Occupied Units
367
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$819
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 265 business establishments in ZIP 25601, employing approximately 3,883 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,380,000.
265
Businesses
3,883
Employees
$166.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 23.4% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 18.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.8% |
| Information | 11 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 25601 vs 25637 →
ZIP 25601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25601
Logan (25601)
5,206 residents
- 25652 1,608
Whitman (25652)
1,608 residents
- 25625 1,452
Holden (25625)
1,452 residents
- 25649 1,397
Verdunville (25649)
1,397 residents
- 25547 969
Pecks Mill (25547)
969 residents
- 25637 936
Mount Gay (25637)
936 residents
- 25647 768
Switzer (25647)
768 residents
- 25639 608
Peach Creek (25639)
608 residents
- 25624 480
Henlawson (25624)
480 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25625
Holden (25625)
$90,417 median income
- 25649
Verdunville (25649)
$53,262 median income
- 25637
Mount Gay (25637)
$51,926 median income
- 25652
Whitman (25652)
$48,026 median income
- 25601
Logan (25601)
$47,333 median income
- 25639 $24,902
Peach Creek (25639)
$24,902 median income
- 25624 $14,339
Henlawson (25624)
$14,339 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25601 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25637 | Mount Gay, WV | 936 | 1.4 mi |
| 25653 | Wilkinson, WV | 459 | 2.1 mi |
| 25624 | Henlawson, WV | 480 | 3.3 mi |
| 25639 | Peach Creek, WV | 608 | 3.2 mi |
| 25076 | Ethel, WV | 298 | 3.8 mi |
| 25649 | Verdunville, WV | 1,397 | 4.2 mi |
| 25647 | Switzer, WV | 768 | 5.4 mi |
| 25547 | Pecks Mill, WV | 969 | 5.3 mi |
| 25652 | Whitman, WV | 1,608 | 5.5 mi |
| 25625 | Holden, WV | 1,452 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25601, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,206 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25601 in?
ZIP code 25601 (Logan) is located in Logan County, West Virginia. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25601?
ZIP code 25601 in Logan, WV has a population of 5,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25601?
The median household income in ZIP 25601 is $47,333, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25601?
The median home value in ZIP 25601 is $94,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25601 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25601?
ZIP code 25601 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 3,883 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25601 are: Health care and social assistance (62), Retail trade (48), Accommodation and food services (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25601?
In ZIP code 25601, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 25601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25601 is 25.8 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 25601?
In ZIP code 25601, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25601 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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