25951 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 25951, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

25951 is a zip code in Raleigh County and Summers County, West Virginia, which covers District 3, Bluestone River, Greenbrier River, and New River, with a total population of 5,637 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 25951 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 25951.

The estimated population of people living in 25951 is 5,637, with a median age of 45.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 25951 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,637
 -8.58% +0.82%
2020
6,166
 -2.14% -
2019
6,301
+8.68%
-
2018
5,798
+3.7%
-
2017
5,591
 - -

Population of 25951 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 25951 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.6%
90.7%
 -1.21%
Black/African American
4.2%
6.8%
 -38.24%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
0%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.5%
 +4.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 25951 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 25951 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 25951 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 25951 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.4 -7.16% 48.5 -1.02% 44.7 -6.29%
2020 48.9 +7.71% 49 +8.65% 47.7 +3.47%
2019 45.4 -7.72% 45.1 -8.33% 46.1 -6.49%
2018 49.2 -2.77% 49.2 -2.19% 49.3 -3.33%
2017 50.6 - 50.3 - 51 -

The median age of the 25951 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 25951 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 222 -0.1% 263 +6.03% 219 275
10 to 19 230 +48.3% 241 +67.62% 336 447
20 to 29 243 +15.56% 282 +7.9% 273 302
30 to 39 340 -14.01% 368 -23.47% 267 279
40 to 49 263 +19.23% 287 +41.98% 278 419
50 to 59 400 +18.82% 345 -9.79% 473 309
60 to 69 498 -31.64% 458 -21.12% 353 364
70+ 429 -3.35% 722 -10.99% 414 629

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 25951 zip code is $34,269.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 25951.

  • Under 25
    $91,429.00
  • 25 to 44
    $28,523.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,295.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,064.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 25951 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 25951, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 25951 is currently $46,915.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.04% of households in 25951 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 25951 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 25951 is $21,158.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 25951 by the total population of 25951.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 25951 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 25951 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 25951 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 25951 zip over the age of 16 is 4,668.

Of those people, a total of 42.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 25951 is 37.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 25951 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 308 46.80% 31.30%
20 to 24 years 267 65.20% 41.40%
25 to 29 years 308 63.30% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 245 79.60% 13.30%
35 to 44 years 694 60.70% 14.70%
45 to 54 years 627 68.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 459 55.80% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 318 13.50% 23.30%
65 to 74 years 609 14.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 833 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 25951. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,321 41.90% 12.80%
Black or African American 233 63.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 114 13.20% 6.70%
Hispanic or Latino 137 41.60% 63.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,236 41.40% 11.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 25951 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 25951 is 1,741, with median earnings of $31,994.00.

Women in 25951 are earning approximately 56.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,741 $31,994.00
Male 964 $39,435.00
Female 777 $22,391.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 25951 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 117 $40,529.00
Business and Financial 67 $53,482.00
Computer and Mathematical 172 $38,648.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 60 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 101 $33,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $46,313.00
Healthcare Support 77 $37,946.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $29,268.00
Food Preparation and Serving 91 $16,339.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $4,500.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $30,083.00
Sales 165 $20,240.00
Office and Administrative Support 164 $27,024.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 139 $10,337.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $39,886.00
Production 54 $57,143.00
Transportation and Material Moving 120 $46,736.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 25951 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 25951.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 64 $41,731.00 53 $34,135.00
Business and Financial 39 $0.00 28 $30,313.00
Computer and Mathematical 131 $0.00 41 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 60 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 7 $0.00 94 $32,895.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00 34 $50,263.00
Healthcare Support 33 $0.00 44 $33,889.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $29,268.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $0.00 60 $12,778.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $0.00 32 $4,100.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 29 $30,083.00
Sales 59 $58,631.00 106 $16,814.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 164 $27,024.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 139 $10,337.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $39,886.00 0 $0.00
Production 54 $57,143.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 109 $47,118.00 11 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,443 households in 25951, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,298 families living in the 25951 zip code with an average family size of 3.1 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 25951:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 889 119 290 1,145
Average Household Size 3.18 2.97 3.7 1.11
Total Families 889 119 290 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.71 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 1,298 families living in 25951, 24.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 25951:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,358 housing units in 25951.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,443 72.75%
Vacant 915 27.25%

15.90% of the total 3,358 housing units in 25951 are rental units. This is approximately 534 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,730 are occupied by the owner - or 51.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 25951 is $730.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 25951 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    179
  • Less than $500
    167
  • $500 to $999
    323
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    44
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 25951 is $98,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 25951 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    290
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    592
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    494
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    192
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    104
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    47
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 25951. The chart below shows the number of properties in 25951 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    874
  • 1940 to 1949
    296
  • 1950 to 1959
    284
  • 1960 to 1969
    207
  • 1970 to 1979
    369
  • 1980 to 1989
    546
  • 1990 to 1999
    414
  • 2000 to 2009
    268
  • 2010 to 2013
    100
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 25951 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    319
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,035
  • 2 vehicles available
    748
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    341

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 25951 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 25951 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 25951.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    50
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    201
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    174
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    199
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    234
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    169
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    9
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    77
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    322
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    77
  • 90 or more minutes
    57

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 25951 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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