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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.4 square miles in Leslie, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The area is home to 299 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25972 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25972 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,315. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $55,000 (60% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25972 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greenbrier County, so you can benchmark 25972 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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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

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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.

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