PlainZIP

Williamson, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25661

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

6,837
45/sq mi
$25,014
Median income
$94,900
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25661 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25661 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, home to 6,837 residents across 150.9 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25661 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,014 (57% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $21,231. 39.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.1%. The typical home here is valued at $94,900 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $504 monthly, and 57.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is -. To put 25661 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mingo 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 25661

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamson, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25661.

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 25661, Williamson, 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

6,837

Population

150.9

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25661?

44.9

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
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?

$25,014

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$21,231

Per Capita Income

39.8%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25661 ranks nationally

Williamson, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,014 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,547

Total Housing Units

2,061

Occupied Units

486

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$94,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$504

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 25661, employing approximately 1,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,057,000.

122

Businesses

1,191

Employees

$44.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 22 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 17.2%
Retail trade 19 15.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 13.1%
Finance and insurance 9 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 8 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.9%
Construction 5 4.1%
Information 4 3.3%

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 25661 vs 41503 →

ZIP 25661 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 25661 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 25661 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 25661 ranks #null 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
41503 South Williamson, KY 570 5.0 mi
41527 Forest Hills, KY 675 7.2 mi
41514 Belfry, KY 3,491 5.5 mi
25676 Lenore, WV 1,250 6.7 mi
41535 Huddy, KY 526 9.7 mi
25670 Delbarton, WV 5,829 7.5 mi
41531 Hardy, KY 985 10.2 mi
25690 Ragland, WV 249 8.8 mi
41231 Lovely, KY 1,002 8.9 mi
25674 Kermit, WV 3,202 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mingo County

25670 standard
Delbarton, WV
Pop: 5,829
25674 standard
Kermit, WV
Pop: 3,202
25621 standard
Gilbert, WV
Pop: 2,155
25678 standard
Matewan, WV
Pop: 1,595
25671 standard
Dingess, WV
Pop: 1,286
25676 standard
Lenore, WV
Pop: 1,250

Related Areas

Mingo County Williamson, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25661 in? ▼
ZIP code 25661 (Williamson) is located in Mingo County, West Virginia. Mingo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mingo-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25661? ▼
ZIP code 25661 in Williamson, WV has a population of 6,837 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25661? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25661 is $25,014, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25661? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25661 is $94,900, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25661? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25661 is White at 92.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25661? ▼
ZIP code 25661 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25661? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25661 are: Health care and social assistance (22), Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (19). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25661? ▼
In ZIP code 25661, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 25661? ▼
In ZIP code 25661, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25661? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25661 is 39.8% 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.