Crab Orchard, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25827
Raleigh County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,488
- 151/sq mi High-density area
- $41,198
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crab Orchard pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 151
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25827 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25827 covers 16.5 square miles in Crab Orchard, Raleigh County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,488 residents on file, a density of 151 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25827 reports a modest median household income of $41,198 (29% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,349. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 19.1%. Median home value is $125,600 (9% below the average West Virginia ZIP); 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Raleigh County, so 25827 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 25827
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crab Orchard, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25827.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 25827, Crab Orchard, 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
2,488
Population
16.5
Area (sq mi)
151
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25827?
50.1
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
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?
$41,198
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$23,349
Per Capita Income
32.2%
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25827 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Crab Orchard, 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)
$41,198 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
870housing units
870
Total Housing Units
716
Occupied Units
154
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,600
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 25827, employing approximately 561 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,731,000.
51
Businesses
561
Employees
$23.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 13.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.9% |
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 25827 vs 25849 →
ZIP 25827 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25801
Beckley (25801)
33,590 residents
- 25827 2,488
Crab Orchard (25827)
2,488 residents
- 25865 1,475
Lester (25865)
1,475 residents
- 25878 930
Midway (25878)
930 residents
- 25871 695
Mabscott (25871)
695 residents
- 25873 607
Mac Arthur (25873)
607 residents
- 25836 488
Eccles (25836)
488 residents
- 25932 339
Surveyor (25932)
339 residents
- 25849 266
Glen White (25849)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25827 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25827 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25801
Beckley (25801)
$56,836 median income
- 25911
Raleigh (25911)
$41,706 median income
- 25827
Crab Orchard (25827)
$41,198 median income
- 25865
Lester (25865)
$38,173 median income
- 25871
Mabscott (25871)
$31,250 median income
- 25873
Mac Arthur (25873)
$26,788 median income
- 25878
Midway (25878)
$25,878 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25827 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25849 | Glen White, WV | 266 | 1.5 mi |
| 25878 | Midway, WV | 930 | 1.8 mi |
| 25873 | Mac Arthur, WV | 607 | 2.3 mi |
| 25836 | Eccles, WV | 488 | 2.9 mi |
| 25908 | Princewick, WV | 172 | 4.6 mi |
| 25932 | Surveyor, WV | 339 | 3.3 mi |
| 25871 | Mabscott, WV | 695 | 3.2 mi |
| 25801 | Beckley, WV | 33,590 | 5.3 mi |
| 25911 | Raleigh, WV | 55 | 4.8 mi |
| 25865 | Lester, WV | 1,475 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25827, 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 (2,488 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 25827 in?
ZIP code 25827 (Crab Orchard) 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 25827?
ZIP code 25827 in Crab Orchard, WV has a population of 2,488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25827?
The median household income in ZIP 25827 is $41,198, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25827?
The median home value in ZIP 25827 is $125,600, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25827?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25827 is White at 99.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25827?
ZIP code 25827 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25827?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25827 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (7), Finance and insurance (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25827?
In ZIP code 25827, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 25827?
In ZIP code 25827, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25827?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25827 is 32.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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