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Leslie, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25972

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

299
29/sq mi
$55,000
Median home value
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leslie pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25972 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25972 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leslie, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, home to just 299 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 25972, but per-capita income is $28,315. Poverty here runs at 17.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $55,000 (60% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.3%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is -. To put 25972 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Greenbrier 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 →

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 25972, Leslie, 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

299

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25972?

50.2

Median Age

38.6%

Male

61.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 18.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$28,315

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.7%

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

What does housing look like?

161

Total Housing Units

145

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$55,000

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

1943

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25972 vs 25958 →

ZIP 25972 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 25972 ranks #9 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 Code City Population Distance
25958 Charmco, WV 851 1.5 mi
25981 Quinwood, WV 951 3.5 mi
25962 Rainelle, WV 3,806 6.0 mi
25984 Rupert, WV 1,886 7.6 mi
26679 Mount Nebo, WV 1,896 9.1 mi
26680 Nallen, WV 340 7.9 mi
26676 Leivasy, WV 435 9.4 mi
24977 Smoot, WV 441 10.1 mi
26684 Pool, WV 116 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greenbrier County

24901 standard
Lewisburg, WV
Pop: 9,128
24910 standard
Alderson, WV
Pop: 5,383
24986 standard
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Pop: 5,216
24970 standard
Ronceverte, WV
Pop: 4,575
25962 standard
Rainelle, WV
Pop: 3,806
25984 standard
Rupert, WV
Pop: 1,886

Related Areas

Greenbrier County Leslie, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25972 in? ▼
ZIP code 25972 (Leslie) is located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Greenbrier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greenbrier-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25972? ▼
ZIP code 25972 in Leslie, WV has a population of 299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25972? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25972 is $55,000, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25972? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25972 is White at 81.5%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25972? ▼
In ZIP code 25972, 83.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.7% 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 25972? ▼
In ZIP code 25972, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25972? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25972 is 17.3% 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.