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 Moderate-density area
- $27,183
- Median income Below-median income area
- $82,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st 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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,591. Economic pressure is pronounced: 43.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $82,100 (41% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $649; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greenbrier County, so 25984 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 25984?
35.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$17,591
Per Capita Income
43.7%
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25984 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Rupert, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$27,183 6th percentile higher than 6% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
897housing units
897
Total Housing Units
792
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$82,100
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 25984
Rupert (25984)
1,886 residents
- 24931
Crawley (24931)
1,544 residents
- 25981
Quinwood (25981)
951 residents
- 25958
Charmco (25958)
851 residents
- 24991 521
Williamsburg (24991)
521 residents
- 24977 441
Smoot (24977)
441 residents
- 26676 435
Leivasy (26676)
435 residents
- 25972 299
Leslie (25972)
299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25984 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25984 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 24977
Smoot (24977)
$73,750 median income
- 24991
Williamsburg (24991)
$55,088 median income
- 24931
Crawley (24931)
$43,333 median income
- 25981
Quinwood (25981)
$37,639 median income
- 25984 $27,183
Rupert (25984)
$27,183 median income
- 25958 $26,667
Charmco (25958)
$26,667 median income
- 26676 $21,100
Leivasy (26676)
$21,100 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25984, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,886 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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