25979 ZIP Code – Pipestem, West Virginia
ZIP code 25979 is a small ZIP code located in Pipestem, West Virginia, within Summers County with a population of approximately 669 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $35,333, which is below the West Virginia average and well below the national figure. At $100,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 97.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing).
The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 5.4%, well below the national average. The median age is 54.0, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 25971, 24712, 24935.
ZIP Code 25979 Data
Population
669
Median Household Income
$35,333
Median Home Value
$100,000
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
54.0
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
23.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.4%
County
Summers County
State
West Virginia
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ZIP 25979 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 25979 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 669 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $100k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.0 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.4% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 25971 – Lerona
- 24712 – Athens
- 24935 – Forest Hill
- 25978 – Nimitz
- 25969 – Jumping Branch
- 24918 – Ballard
- 24147 – Rich Creek
- 24093 – Glen Lyn
- 24963 – Peterstown
- 25841 – Flat Top
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25971 | LERONA | 1,586 | $69,089 |
| 24712 | ATHENS | 2,721 | $59,181 |
| 24935 | FOREST HILL | 452 | $39,208 |
| 25978 | NIMITZ | 517 | $70,875 |
| 25969 | JUMPING BRANCH | 1,517 | $58,906 |