PlainZIP

Quinwood, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25981

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

951
6/sq mi
$37,639
Median income
$72,600
Median home value
3.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25981 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25981 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Quinwood, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, home to just 951 residents across 153.4 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25981 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,639 (35% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $14,605. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $72,600 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $686 per month, and 63.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greenbrier County, letting you compare 25981 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 25981, Quinwood, 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

951

Population

153.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25981?

42.2

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
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 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$37,639

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$14,605

Per Capita Income

26.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25981 ranks nationally

Quinwood, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,639 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.8%

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

What does housing look like?

575

Total Housing Units

346

Occupied Units

229

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$72,600

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$686

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25981 vs 25972 →

ZIP 25981 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 25981 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 25981 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 25981 ranks #5 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
25972 Leslie, WV 299 3.5 mi
25958 Charmco, WV 851 4.9 mi
26676 Leivasy, WV 435 6.0 mi
26681 Nettie, WV 1,486 9.9 mi
25984 Rupert, WV 1,886 7.0 mi
26679 Mount Nebo, WV 1,896 7.4 mi
25962 Rainelle, WV 3,806 9.5 mi
26684 Pool, WV 116 9.2 mi
26202 Fenwick, WV 641 10.4 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 Quinwood, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25981 in? ▼
ZIP code 25981 (Quinwood) 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 25981? ▼
ZIP code 25981 in Quinwood, WV has a population of 951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25981? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25981 is $37,639, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25981? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25981 is $72,600, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25981? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25981 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25981? ▼
In ZIP code 25981, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.8% 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 25981? ▼
In ZIP code 25981, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25981? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25981 is 26.6% 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.