ZIP Code 25560, West Virginia
ZIP Code 25560 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 25560 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Putnam County, West Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,303. The land area covers 21.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,303 | ±964 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,688 | ±345 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,881 | ±339 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,688 | ±345 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 193 | ±118 |
| Median Home Value | $270,900 | ±$19,243 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,155 | ±$151 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,160 | ±$16,332 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,988 | ±$5,556 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 900 | ±545 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,431 | ±532 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.3% | ±5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 57,067 (2024)
ID: 194934
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
12093 WINFIELD RD, WINFIELD WV 25213
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Saint Albans, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Charleston, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Charleston, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Tornado, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Saint Albans, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Ashton, WV | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Dunbar, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Charleston, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Buffalo, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Buffalo, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Strayer University-West Virginia
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College | 1.6 mi away | 135 Corporate Center Drive Suite 531, Scott Depot, WV, 25560 |
8774457180
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PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 4219 STATE RT. 34, HURRICANE, WV, 25526 |
(304) 757-7308
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West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
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College | 6.1 mi away | 5514 Big Tyler Road Suite 200, Cross Lanes, WV, 25313-1304 |
3047690011
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NITRO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 1700 PARK AVE., NITRO, WV, 25143 |
(304) 755-4432
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Putnam Career and Technical Center
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 300 Roosevelt Boulevard, Eleanor, WV, 25070-0640 |
30458634944406
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POCA
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 2858 CHARLESTON ROAD, POCA, WV, 25159 |
(304) 755-3241
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West Virginia State University
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College | 8.6 mi away | Rte 25, Institute, WV, 25112-1000 |
3047663000
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ST. ALBANS
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 602 4TH ST, ST. ALBANS, WV, 25177 |
(304) 722-4244
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Ben Franklin Career Center
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College Vocational | 9.6 mi away | 500 28th St, Dunbar, WV, 25064 |
3047660369
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CROSS LANES
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 5449 BIG TYLER RD., CROSS LANES, WV, 25313 |
(304) 776-5999
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WINFIELD LOCKS, WV US, located 5.7 miles from ZCTA5 25560. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.6° | 24.0° | 33.8° | 2.71" | 4.1" |
| February | 47.5° | 26.1° | 36.8° | 2.93" | 2.7" |
| March | 56.3° | 32.3° | 44.3° | 3.70" | 2.6" |
| April | 69.0° | 41.6° | 55.3° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.3° | 51.4° | 63.9° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.0° | 60.2° | 72.1° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.0° | 64.6° | 75.8° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.4° | 63.4° | 74.9° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.7° | 56.7° | 68.7° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.5° | 44.6° | 57.1° | 2.70" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.7° | 34.3° | 46.0° | 2.58" | 0.0" |
| December | 47.3° | 28.6° | 38.0° | 3.13" | 1.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Poca town | Town | 5.1 mi | — |
| Raymond City CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Bancroft town | Town | 5.4 mi | — |
| Nitro city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Winfield town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 25560. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.