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 Moderate-density area
- $25,014
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st 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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,231. The poverty rate is 39.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $94,900 (31% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $504; owner occupancy is 57.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mingo County, so 25661 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 25661
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamson, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25661.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 25661?
44.9
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
0.3%
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?
$25,014
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$21,231
Per Capita Income
39.8%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25661 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Williamson, 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)
$25,014 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
2,547housing units
2,547
Total Housing Units
2,061
Occupied Units
486
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,900
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 25661
Williamson (25661)
6,837 residents
- 25670
Delbarton (25670)
5,829 residents
- 41514
Belfry (41514)
3,491 residents
- 25674
Kermit (25674)
3,202 residents
- 25676 1,250
Lenore (25676)
1,250 residents
- 41231 1,002
Lovely (41231)
1,002 residents
- 41531 985
Hardy (41531)
985 residents
- 41527 675
Forest Hills (41527)
675 residents
- 41503 570
South Williamson (41503)
570 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25661 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25661 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41527
Forest Hills (41527)
$90,260 median income
- 25690
Ragland (25690)
$63,533 median income
- 41531
Hardy (41531)
$63,333 median income
- 41231
Lovely (41231)
$60,875 median income
- 41503
South Williamson (41503)
$56,484 median income
- 25676
Lenore (25676)
$47,639 median income
- 41514
Belfry (41514)
$39,545 median income
- 25674
Kermit (25674)
$38,495 median income
- 25670 $32,961
Delbarton (25670)
$32,961 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25661, 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 (6,837 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 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.
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