Zip code 25251: Left Hand, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25251?

25251 is assigned to Left Hand, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25251 in?

25251 is in Roane County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25251?

About 377 people live in 25251, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25251?

The median household income in 25251 is $54,741.

Q: What zip codes are near 25251?

The closest zip codes to 25251 are 25005, 25259, 25266, 25164, 25235.

Residential delivery areaRoane CountyEastern Time

Population

377

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$187K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$591/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 25251

25251 is a rural zip code in Left Hand, West Virginia (Roane County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 377 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 48.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $54,741 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $187,100, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $591 a month.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 57.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.

How 25251 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 377 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Average commute57.5 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min17th of 485 in WV
Healthcare workers28.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%59th of 650 in WV
Uninsured rate19.5%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%34th of 662 in WV
Veterans12.5%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%92nd of 663 in WV
Median age48.7
94th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7234th of 661 in WV
Housing vacancy12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%418th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older19.9%
73rd
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%392nd of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate71.9%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%515th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate5.3%
57th
U.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%266th of 652 in WV
Per capita income$41,159
53rd
U.S. $44,673 · WV $34,20379th of 659 in WV
Median earnings per worker$48,375
51st
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162155th of 615 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
26th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471322nd of 656 in WV
Median home value$187,100
18th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600106th of 550 in WV
Median household income$54,741
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608280th of 540 in WV
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%66th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate4%
6th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%584th of 661 in WV
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi469th of 663 in WV
Diversity index6.2
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3370th of 663 in WV
Population377
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373511th of 663 in WV
Median gross rent$591
1st
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872266th of 297 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher2.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%563rd of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%615th of 650 in WV
Broadband access59.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%608th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%481st of 499 in WV
Residents under 183.2%
1st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%604th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%583rd of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%360th of 650 in WV
Government workers5%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%542nd of 650 in WV

Measure	25251	Roane	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Average commuteWeakness	57.5 min	32.7 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	99th	17th of 485
Healthcare workers	28.5%	11.9%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	59th of 650
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.5%	7.9%	6%	8.4%	95th	34th of 662
Veterans	12.5%	8.2%	7.4%	6.2%	95th	92nd of 663
Median age	48.7	46.9	42.7	38.9	94th	234th of 661
Housing vacancy	12.9%	20.2%	15.4%	10.1%	82nd	418th of 661
Residents 65 and older	19.9%	23.6%	21%	17.2%	73rd	392nd of 663
Homeownership rate	71.9%	78.9%	74.9%	65.2%	58th	515th of 661
Unemployment rate	5.3%	9.1%	5.4%	5.2%	57th	266th of 652
Per capita income	$41,159	$27,304	$34,203	$44,673	53rd	79th of 659
Median earnings per worker	$48,375	$40,657	$43,162	$49,666	51st	155th of 615
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.461	0.471	0.483	26th	322nd of 656
Median home value	$187,100	$122,100	$162,600	$332,700	18th	106th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,741	$45,778	$59,608	$80,734	14th	280th of 540
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	0.5%	1.8%	14.1%	14th	66th of 663
Poverty rateStrength	4%	19.1%	16.7%	12.5%	6th	584th of 661
Population density	25/sq mi	29/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	469th of 663
Diversity index	6.2	9.6	19.3	61.4	2nd	370th of 663
Population	377	13,786	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	511th of 663
Median gross rent	$591	$614	$872	$1,413	1st	266th of 297
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2.8%	15.2%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	563rd of 662
Work from home	0%	6.1%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	615th of 650
Broadband accessWeakness	59.2%	76.3%	86.1%	91%	1st	608th of 661
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	53.3%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	481st of 499
Residents under 18	3.2%	20%	20%	22%	1st	604th of 663
Tech workers	0%	1.8%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	583rd of 650
Self-employed workers	3.4%	8.9%	6.8%	10%	1st	360th of 650
Government workers	5%	21.3%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	542nd of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

12%

18–24

18%

25–34

35–44

30%

45–54

10%

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

48.7

Under 18

3.2%

65 and over

19.9%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

6.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 196
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 49.5%
Married couples: 49.5%
Living alone: 50.5%
Veterans (of adults): 12.5%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

12%

Median household income

25251

$54,741

Roane Co.

$45,778

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,159

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25251

$187,100

Roane Co.

$122,100

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25251

$591

Roane Co.

$614

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

47%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

53%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 225
Owner-occupied: 71.9%
Vacant: 12.9%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

24%

30–44

45–59

39%

60+

20%

Average commute

57.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

28%

Construction and repair

20%

Production

20%

Transportation and moving

13%

Sales

Business and finance

Police and fire

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

25%

Health care and social assistance

23%

Construction

17%

Retail

15%

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Manufacturing

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$48,375

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25251	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$33,534	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$54,545	$49,199
Production and transportation	$97,917	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

35%

High school

47%

Some college

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 65.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Households with broadband: 59.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43.4%
No internet access: 28.6%
Without health insurance: 19.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Left Hand
State: West Virginia
County: Roane County
Center point: 38.6212° N, 81.2318° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 25251

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25005	Amma, WV	1.7 mi	281	$43,750	$174,600
25259	Looneyville, WV	3.8 mi	880	$35,417	$185,900
25266	Newton, WV	4.1 mi	680	$71,250	$205,800
25164	Procious, WV	7.9 mi	571	$58,375	$126,400
25235	Chloe, WV	8.4 mi	945	$52,070	$147,900
25286	Walton, WV	8.9 mi	1,652	$45,250	$106,500
25285	Wallback, WV	9 mi	825	$53,125	$188,400
25268	Orma, WV	9.6 mi	498	$50,993	$93,200
25113	Ivydale, WV	11 mi	655	—	$67,800
25141	Nebo, WV	11 mi	305	$57,321	—
25030	Bomont, WV	12 mi	537	$72,614	—
25133	Maysel, WV	12 mi	441	$35,114	$141,700

Questions about 25251

What city is zip code 25251?

25251 is assigned to Left Hand, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25251 in?

25251 is in Roane County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25251?

About 377 people live in 25251, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25251 in?

25251 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25251?

The median household income in 25251 is $54,741.

What zip codes are near 25251?

The closest zip codes to 25251 are 25005, 25259, 25266, 25164, 25235.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25251, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.