Meadow Bridge, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25976

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

2,663
11/sq mi
$41,169
Median income
$126,100
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meadow Bridge 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
11
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25976 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25976 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 233.6 square miles in Meadow Bridge, Fayette County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,663 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 25976 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25976 sits at $41,169 (29% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,994. The poverty rate stands at 23.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $126,100 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $683 per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25976 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 25976 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 25976, Meadow Bridge, 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

2,663

Population

233.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25976?

54.0

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$41,169

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$25,994

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25976 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,169 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,239

Total Housing Units

1,051

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$126,100

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$683

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 25976, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,753,000.

16

Businesses

50

Employees

$2.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 31.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 25.0%

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 25976 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 25976 ranks #2 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 25976 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 25976 ranks #4 of 4 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
25977 Meadow Creek, WV 155 4.3 mi
25985 Sandstone, WV 430 5.8 mi
25962 Rainelle, WV 3,806 8.8 mi
25831 Danese, WV 1,421 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25976 in?
ZIP code 25976 (Meadow Bridge) is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25976?
ZIP code 25976 in Meadow Bridge, WV has a population of 2,663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25976?
The median household income in ZIP 25976 is $41,169, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25976?
The median home value in ZIP 25976 is $126,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25976?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25976 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25976?
ZIP code 25976 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25976?
In ZIP code 25976, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 25976?
In ZIP code 25976, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25976?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25976 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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