25865 ZIP Code – Lester, West Virginia
25865 is a small ZIP code in Lester, West Virginia, part of Raleigh County with a population of approximately 1,372 residents. The median household income of $37,422 is below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $159,000, below the national average, with 86.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $575 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing).
At 1.1%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 12.6%, well below the national average. The median age is 57.5, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 25920, 25932, 25839.
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ZIP 25865 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 25865 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,372 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $159k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $575 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 57.5 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.7% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.6% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 25920 – Slab Fork
- 25932 – Surveyor
- 25839 – Fairdale
- 25849 – Glen White
- 25817 – Bolt
- 25848 – Glen Rogers
- 25827 – Crab Orchard
- 25836 – Eccles
- 25844 – Glen Daniel
- 25921 – Sophia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25920 | SLAB FORK | 502 | $110,969 |
| 25932 | SURVEYOR | 384 | $82,875 |
| 25839 | FAIRDALE | 511 | Not provided |
| 25849 | GLEN WHITE | 194 | Not provided |
| 25817 | BOLT | 301 | $65,408 |