Zip code 25506: Branchland, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25506?

25506 is assigned to Branchland, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25506 in?

25506 is mostly in Lincoln County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 25506?

About 5,299 people live in 25506, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25506?

The median household income in 25506 is $44,013.

Q: What zip codes are near 25506?

The closest zip codes to 25506 are 25540, 25544, 25512, 25571, 25557.

Residential delivery areaLincoln CountyEastern Time

Population

5,299

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$94K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$780/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

102 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

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

About 25506

25506 is a small-town zip code in Branchland, West Virginia (Lincoln County), covering 102 sq mi of land. About 5,299 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $44,013 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $94,000, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $780 a month.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 25506 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers22.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%95th of 650 in WV
Residents under 1831.8%
98th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%66th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy23.9%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%204th of 661 in WV
Government workers25.9%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%191st of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate10.4%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%129th of 652 in WV
Poverty rate24.6%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%175th of 661 in WV
Average commute34.4 min
90th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min138th of 485 in WV
Rent-burdened renters63.1%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%143rd of 499 in WV
Residents 65 and older22.8%
86th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%297th of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate8.2%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%184th of 662 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.433
49th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471241st of 656 in WV
Homeownership rate67.7%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%563rd of 661 in WV
Median age37
34th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7538th of 661 in WV
Median earnings per worker$39,510
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162333rd of 615 in WV
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%162nd of 650 in WV
Veterans3%
15th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%508th of 663 in WV
Broadband access85.7%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%323rd of 661 in WV
Work from home5.6%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%298th of 650 in WV
Population5,299
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,37389th of 663 in WV
Population density52/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi310th of 663 in WV
Median gross rent$780
6th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872164th of 297 in WV
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%121st of 663 in WV
Median household income$44,013
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608407th of 540 in WV
Diversity index10.9
5th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3258th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$20,791
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203535th of 659 in WV
Median home value$94,000
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600408th of 550 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher6.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%501st of 662 in WV
Self-employed workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%375th of 650 in WV

Measure	25506	Lincoln	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Healthcare workers	22.6%	16.7%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	95th of 650
Residents under 18	31.8%	22.6%	20%	22%	98th	66th of 663
Housing vacancy	23.9%	20%	15.4%	10.1%	96th	204th of 661
Government workers	25.9%	21.8%	20.3%	14.5%	96th	191st of 650
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.4%	5.9%	5.4%	5.2%	95th	129th of 652
Poverty rateWeakness	24.6%	23.2%	16.7%	12.5%	91st	175th of 661
Average commuteWeakness	34.4 min	33.7 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	90th	138th of 485
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	63.1%	43%	48.9%	51.1%	90th	143rd of 499
Residents 65 and older	22.8%	21%	21%	17.2%	86th	297th of 663
Uninsured rate	8.2%	5.8%	6%	8.4%	60th	184th of 662
Income inequality (Gini)	0.433	0.476	0.471	0.483	49th	241st of 656
Homeownership rate	67.7%	74.5%	74.9%	65.2%	48th	563rd of 661
Median age	37	44.1	42.7	38.9	34th	538th of 661
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,510	$40,696	$43,162	$49,666	20th	333rd of 615
Tech workers	1.2%	2.3%	2.2%	3.8%	17th	162nd of 650
Veterans	3%	5.5%	7.4%	6.2%	15th	508th of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	85.7%	84.7%	86.1%	91%	14th	323rd of 661
Work from home	5.6%	7.7%	9.1%	15.1%	10th	298th of 650
Population	5,299	19,902	1,778,373	334,922,499	9th	89th of 663
Population density	52/sq mi	46/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	310th of 663
Median gross rent	$780	$771	$872	$1,413	6th	164th of 297
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	0.5%	1.8%	14.1%	6th	121st of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,013	$46,205	$59,608	$80,734	5th	407th of 540
Diversity index	10.9	7.2	19.3	61.4	5th	258th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,791	$25,319	$34,203	$44,673	3rd	535th of 659
Median home value	$94,000	$105,300	$162,600	$332,700	2nd	408th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.7%	8.1%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	501st of 662
Self-employed workers	2.9%	5.5%	6.8%	10%	1st	375th 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

29%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

31.8%

65 and over

22.8%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian1%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

10.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

Households

Households: 1,995
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 68.4%
Married couples: 45.9%
Living alone: 31.6%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 40% / 60%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

25506

$44,013

Lincoln Co.

$46,205

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,791

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.433

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25506

$94,000

Lincoln Co.

$105,300

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25506

$780

Lincoln Co.

$771

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

50%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

40%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,623
Owner-occupied: 67.7%
Vacant: 23.9%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 63.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.6%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

20–29

27%

30–44

26%

45–59

25%

60+

Average commute

34.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

33.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

23%

Construction and repair

15%

Transportation and moving

13%

Production

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Food service

Sales

Education

Management

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Retail

15%

Education

12%

Manufacturing

11%

Construction

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Information

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

0.3%

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,510

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25506	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,500	$74,888
Service	$31,725	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,663	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,682	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

49%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 85.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.4%
No internet access: 11.3%
Without health insurance: 8.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Branchland
State: West Virginia
County: Lincoln County
Center point: 38.2093° N, 82.1989° W
Land area: 102 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

25506 spans 2 counties

Lincoln County84% of land
Cabell County16% of land

Zip codes near 25506

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25540	Midkiff, WV	4.9 mi	192	under $2,500	—
25544	Myra, WV	5 mi	16	—	—
25512	East Lynn, WV	6.1 mi	932	$36,964	$83,800
25571	West Hamlin, WV	7.6 mi	1,365	$49,201	$116,300
25557	Ranger, WV	7.9 mi	1,251	$30,804	—
25559	Salt Rock, WV	8.2 mi	1,899	$34,727	$131,300
25523	Hamlin, WV	8.7 mi	2,753	$66,563	$86,600
25534	Kiahsville, WV	9.6 mi	65	—	$86,600
25570	Wayne, WV	11 mi	6,445	$48,947	$107,100
25521	Griffithsville, WV	12 mi	897	$61,375	$96,400
25504	Barboursville, WV	12 mi	12,251	$62,530	$178,400
25511	Dunlow, WV	13 mi	855	$43,846	$124,800

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Questions about 25506

What city is zip code 25506?

25506 is assigned to Branchland, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25506 in?

25506 is mostly in Lincoln County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 25506?

About 5,299 people live in 25506, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25506 in?

25506 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25506?

The median household income in 25506 is $44,013.

What zip codes are near 25506?

The closest zip codes to 25506 are 25540, 25544, 25512, 25571, 25557.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25506, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.