25918 Zip Code Profile

25918 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Shady Spring, West Virginia. Median household income here ($26,485) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($84,400) are significantly above average for the Beckley area.

The average family income here is $40,543/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 25918 is $36,206.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 25918 earn an average of $30,379/year. Women earn only $14,790/year.

1,852 people in 25918 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 25918? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.6 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 2,202 men and 2,228 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,862 people (out of the 4,430 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,151 homes, and 21 businesses every day. 31 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

25918 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Athens, Greece!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,674 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,430
• White Population: 4,386
• Black Population: 33
• Hispanic Population: 12
• Asian Population: 29
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 13
• Male Population: 2,202
• Female Population: 2,228
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 40

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: West Virginia
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Beckley WV
• County: Raleigh
• City: Shady Spring
• Longitude: -81.1
• Latitude: 37.7
• Elevation: 2,675 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 304

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,844
• Drive alone: 1,583
• Carpool: 187
• Public transit: 17
• Ride bikes or walk: 31


• Average commute time: 29.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 64
•    5 - 9: 128
•    10 - 14: 144
•    15 - 19: 150
•    20 - 24: 380
•    25 - 29: 227
•    30 - 34: 423
•    35 - 39: 44
•    40 - 44: 54
•    45 - 59: 59
•    60 - 89: 95
•    90 plus: 76

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $84,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $27,917
• Businesses: 48
• Employees: 205
• Annual Payroll: $7,708,000
• Average Family Income: $40,543
• Median Family Income: $26,485
• Average Income for Men: $30,379
• Average Income for Women: $14,790

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 9332.0
• Sr Senator: John D., IV Rockefeller (D)
• Jr Senator: Joe, III Manchin (D)
• US House Representative: Nick J. Rahall II (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 081
• State FIPS Code: 54

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View all schools in Shady Spring

Primary Schools

Shady Spring Elementary School

600 Flat Top Rd.

Shady Spring, WV 25918

(304) 256-4633

Middle Schools

Shady Spring Junior High School

500 Flat Top Road

Shady Spring, WV 25918

(304) 256-4570

High Schools

Shady Spring High School

300 Hinton Road

Shady Spring, WV 25918

(304) 256-4647