Zip code 25557: Ranger, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 25557?

25557 is assigned to Ranger, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 25557 in?

25557 is in Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 25557?

About 1,251 people live in 25557, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 25557?

The median household income in 25557 is $30,804.

Q: What zip codes are near 25557?

The closest zip codes to 25557 are 25540, 25524, 25534, 25506, 25505.

Residential delivery areaLincoln CountyEastern Time

Population

1,251

Median household income

$31K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

44 sq mi

28 people/sq mi

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

About 25557

25557 is a rural zip code in Ranger, West Virginia (Lincoln County), covering 44 sq mi of land. About 1,251 people live here, or 28 per square mile. The median resident is 56.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $30,804 a year, about 38% of the national median of $80,734. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 65 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and transportation and moving goods.

How 25557 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute65 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min9th of 485 in WV
Government workers38.2%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%76th of 650 in WV
Median age56.1
98th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7106th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate21.2%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%242nd of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate84.1%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%310th of 661 in WV
Healthcare workers12.6%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%269th of 650 in WV
Housing vacancy13.7%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%397th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older21.8%
82nd
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%334th of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate9.3%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%139th of 662 in WV
Median earnings per worker$53,889
65th
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,16293rd of 615 in WV
Veterans6.4%
58th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%354th of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.439
54th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471222nd of 656 in WV
Unemployment rate5%
52nd
U.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%275th of 652 in WV
Broadband access87.7%
22nd
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%268th of 661 in WV
Work from home5.1%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%313th of 650 in WV
Per capita income$23,917
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203461st of 659 in WV
Population density28/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi434th of 663 in WV
Population1,251
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373258th of 663 in WV
Residents under 189.5%
2nd
U.S. 22% · WV 20%551st of 663 in WV
Median household income$30,804
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608499th of 540 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher1.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%579th of 662 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3564th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%404th of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%437th of 499 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%391st of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%505th of 650 in WV

Measure	25557	Lincoln	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Average commuteWeakness	65 min	33.7 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	99th	9th of 485
Government workers	38.2%	21.8%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	76th of 650
Median age	56.1	44.1	42.7	38.9	98th	106th of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	21.2%	23.2%	16.7%	12.5%	87th	242nd of 661
Homeownership rateStrength	84.1%	74.5%	74.9%	65.2%	87th	310th of 661
Healthcare workers	12.6%	16.7%	12.5%	9.7%	86th	269th of 650
Housing vacancy	13.7%	20%	15.4%	10.1%	84th	397th of 661
Residents 65 and older	21.8%	21%	21%	17.2%	82nd	334th of 663
Uninsured rate	9.3%	5.8%	6%	8.4%	67th	139th of 662
Median earnings per worker	$53,889	$40,696	$43,162	$49,666	65th	93rd of 615
Veterans	6.4%	5.5%	7.4%	6.2%	58th	354th of 663
Income inequality (Gini)	0.439	0.476	0.471	0.483	54th	222nd of 656
Unemployment rate	5%	5.9%	5.4%	5.2%	52nd	275th of 652
Broadband access	87.7%	84.7%	86.1%	91%	22nd	268th of 661
Work from home	5.1%	7.7%	9.1%	15.1%	8th	313th of 650
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,917	$25,319	$34,203	$44,673	6th	461st of 659
Population density	28/sq mi	46/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	434th of 663
Population	1,251	19,902	1,778,373	334,922,499	2nd	258th of 663
Residents under 18	9.5%	22.6%	20%	22%	2nd	551st of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$30,804	$46,205	$59,608	$80,734	1st	499th of 540
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.4%	8.1%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	579th of 662
Diversity index	0	7.2	19.3	61.4	1st	564th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.5%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	404th of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	43%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	437th of 499
Tech workers	0%	2.3%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	391st of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	5.5%	6.8%	10%	1st	505th 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

18–24

25–34

35–44

16%

45–54

39%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

56.1

Under 18

9.5%

65 and over

21.8%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 674
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 55.6%
Married couples: 39%
Living alone: 40.4%
Veterans (of adults): 6.4%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

25557

$30,804

Lincoln Co.

$46,205

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,917

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.439

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

25557

—

Lincoln Co.

$105,300

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

25557

—

Lincoln Co.

$771

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 781
Owner-occupied: 84.1%
Vacant: 13.7%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

21%

20–29

30–44

45–59

40%

60+

26%

Average commute

65 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

26%

Management

20%

Transportation and moving

15%

Office and admin

13%

Healthcare

13%

Education

Production

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

31%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

28%

Public administration

20%

Construction

12%

Professional and technical services

Other services

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$53,889

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

38.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	25557	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,318	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,042	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,473	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

10%

High school

49%

Some college

31%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 87.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 43.2%
No internet access: 12.3%
Without health insurance: 9.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ranger
State: West Virginia
County: Lincoln County
Center point: 38.1004° N, 82.1537° W
Land area: 44 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 25557

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25540	Midkiff, WV	4 mi	192	under $2,500	—
25524	Harts, WV	5.8 mi	2,533	$40,194	$89,700
25534	Kiahsville, WV	6.7 mi	65	—	$86,600
25506	Branchland, WV	7.9 mi	5,299	$44,013	$94,000
25505	Big Creek, WV	8.7 mi	380	—	$145,700
25544	Myra, WV	9.3 mi	16	—	—
25512	East Lynn, WV	9.8 mi	932	$36,964	$83,800
25565	Spurlockville, WV	9.9 mi	774	$34,966	$89,400
25511	Dunlow, WV	10 mi	855	$43,846	$124,800
25501	Alkol, WV	12 mi	1,268	$42,188	$109,900
25508	Chapmanville, WV	13 mi	8,028	$48,144	$133,900
25699	Wilsondale, WV	13 mi	30	—	—

Questions about 25557

What city is zip code 25557?

25557 is assigned to Ranger, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 25557 in?

25557 is in Lincoln County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 25557?

About 1,251 people live in 25557, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 25557 in?

25557 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 25557?

The median household income in 25557 is $30,804.

What zip codes are near 25557?

The closest zip codes to 25557 are 25540, 25524, 25534, 25506, 25505.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 25557, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.