Cool Ridge, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25825
Raleigh County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,390
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,795
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cool Ridge pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25825 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25825 covers 67.1 square miles in Cool Ridge, Raleigh County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,390 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25825 reports a modest median household income of $57,795 (0% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,774. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $138,400 (0% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $720; 89.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Raleigh County, so 25825 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 25825
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cool Ridge, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25825.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 25825, Cool Ridge, 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
2,390
Population
67.1
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25825?
39.5
Median Age
56.6%
Male
43.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$57,795
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$21,774
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25825 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Cool Ridge, 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)
$57,795 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
980housing units
980
Total Housing Units
912
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,400
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$720
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 21 business establishments in ZIP 25825, employing approximately 123 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,763,000.
21
Businesses
123
Employees
$4.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 23.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 14.3% |
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 25825 vs 25989 →
ZIP 25825 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25813
Beaver (25813)
8,063 residents
- 25918
Shady Spring (25918)
4,430 residents
- 25832
Daniels (25832)
3,994 residents
- 25825 2,390
Cool Ridge (25825)
2,390 residents
- 25823 2,176
Coal City (25823)
2,176 residents
- 25969 973
Jumping Branch (25969)
973 residents
- 25843 791
Ghent (25843)
791 residents
- 25978 606
Nimitz (25978)
606 residents
- 25841 575
Flat Top (25841)
575 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25825 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25825 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25843
Ghent (25843)
$86,767 median income
- 25918
Shady Spring (25918)
$79,323 median income
- 25832
Daniels (25832)
$74,184 median income
- 25978
Nimitz (25978)
$73,913 median income
- 25969
Jumping Branch (25969)
$60,250 median income
- 25825
Cool Ridge (25825)
$57,795 median income
- 25813
Beaver (25813)
$54,364 median income
- 25911
Raleigh (25911)
$41,706 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25825 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25989 | White Oak, WV | 280 | 2.1 mi |
| 25843 | Ghent, WV | 791 | 3.6 mi |
| 25832 | Daniels, WV | 3,994 | 5.3 mi |
| 25841 | Flat Top, WV | 575 | 6.8 mi |
| 25969 | Jumping Branch, WV | 973 | 4.8 mi |
| 25823 | Coal City, WV | 2,176 | 6.7 mi |
| 25813 | Beaver, WV | 8,063 | 7.7 mi |
| 25978 | Nimitz, WV | 606 | 7.5 mi |
| 25918 | Shady Spring, WV | 4,430 | 8.0 mi |
| 25911 | Raleigh, WV | 55 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25825, 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 (2,390 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 25825 in?
ZIP code 25825 (Cool Ridge) is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Raleigh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/raleigh-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25825?
ZIP code 25825 in Cool Ridge, WV has a population of 2,390 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25825?
The median household income in ZIP 25825 is $57,795, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25825?
The median home value in ZIP 25825 is $138,400, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25825?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25825 is White at 98.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25825?
ZIP code 25825 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25825?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25825 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25825?
In ZIP code 25825, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 25825?
In ZIP code 25825, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25825?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25825 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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