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Mabscott, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25871

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

695
664/sq mi
$31,250
Median income
$104,400
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mabscott pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
664
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25871 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mabscott, Raleigh County, West Virginia, home to just 695 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 664 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25871 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,250 (46% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,814. Local economic indicators show a 22.4% poverty rate alongside 11.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $104,400 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $994 monthly, and 61.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25871, plus 6 more within Raleigh County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 25871, Mabscott, 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

695

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

664

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25871?

42.8

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$31,250

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$23,814

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25871 ranks nationally

Mabscott, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,250 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 63.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

466

Total Housing Units

367

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$104,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$994

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 25871, employing approximately 87 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,279,000.

14

Businesses

87

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25871 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 25871 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 25871 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 25871 ranks #6 of 8 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
25873 Mac Arthur, WV 607 1.3 mi
25911 Raleigh, WV 55 2.5 mi
25836 Eccles, WV 488 3.5 mi
25878 Midway, WV 930 3.7 mi
25827 Crab Orchard, WV 2,488 3.2 mi
25801 Beckley, WV 33,590 3.9 mi
25813 Beaver, WV 8,063 5.2 mi
25818 Bradley, WV 472 6.3 mi
25849 Glen White, WV 266 4.7 mi
25932 Surveyor, WV 339 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Raleigh County

25801 standard
Beckley, WV
Pop: 33,590
25813 standard
Beaver, WV
Pop: 8,063
25880 standard
Mount Hope, WV
Pop: 6,928
25918 standard
Shady Spring, WV
Pop: 4,430
25832 standard
Daniels, WV
Pop: 3,994
25827 standard
Crab Orchard, WV
Pop: 2,488

Related Areas

Raleigh County Mabscott, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25871 in? ▼
ZIP code 25871 (Mabscott) 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 25871? ▼
ZIP code 25871 in Mabscott, WV has a population of 695 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25871? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25871 is $31,250, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25871? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25871 is $104,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25871? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25871 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25871? ▼
ZIP code 25871 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 87 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25871? ▼
In ZIP code 25871, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 25871? ▼
In ZIP code 25871, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25871? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25871 is 22.4% 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.