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Rupert, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25984

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

1,886
15/sq mi
$27,183
Median income
$82,100
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25984 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25984 covers 127.4 square miles in Rupert, Greenbrier County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,886 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25984 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,183 (53% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $17,591. Local economic indicators show a 43.7% poverty rate alongside 15.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $82,100 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $649 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is -. To put 25984 in local context, 7 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 25984

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rupert, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25984.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 25984, Rupert, 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

1,886

Population

127.4

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25984?

35.4

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
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 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$27,183

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$17,591

Per Capita Income

43.7%

Poverty Rate

15.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25984 ranks nationally

Rupert, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,183 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

897

Total Housing Units

792

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$82,100

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$649

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 25984, employing approximately 373 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,863,000.

24

Businesses

373

Employees

$28.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 8 33.3%
Construction 4 16.7%
Retail trade 4 16.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25984 vs 24931 →

ZIP 25984 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 25984 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 25984 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 25984 ranks #5 of 7 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
24931 Crawley, WV 1,544 7.4 mi
24991 Williamsburg, WV 521 6.0 mi
25958 Charmco, WV 851 8.0 mi
25972 Leslie, WV 299 7.6 mi
25981 Quinwood, WV 951 7.0 mi
24977 Smoot, WV 441 9.2 mi
26676 Leivasy, WV 435 9.9 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
24931 standard
Crawley, WV
Pop: 1,544

Related Areas

Greenbrier County Rupert, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25984 in? ▼
ZIP code 25984 (Rupert) 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 25984? ▼
ZIP code 25984 in Rupert, WV has a population of 1,886 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25984? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25984 is $27,183, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25984? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25984 is $82,100, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25984? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25984 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25984? ▼
ZIP code 25984 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 373 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25984? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25984 are: Health care and social assistance (8), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25984? ▼
In ZIP code 25984, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 25984? ▼
In ZIP code 25984, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25984? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25984 is 43.7% 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.