25011 ZIP Code — Bancroft, WV

Putnam County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25011 is located in Bancroft, West Virginia, within Putnam County. It covers approximately 0.91 square miles and serves a population of 515 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25011

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $71,250. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25011 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

515
population
0.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
25011 ZIP code map
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City Status
Bancroft Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 515
Population density 566 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 0.91 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 38.5067
Longitude -81.8403
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 304
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 38.6% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 21.8% 31.2% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 21.8% 25.0% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.2% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

515
Population
566
People per sq mi
31.8
Median age
$71,250
Median household income
$37,875
Per capita income
$99,600
Median home value
$781
Median monthly rent
73.7%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
213
Housing units
3.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
5
15
5–9
10
3
10–14
2
8
15–19
5
7
20–24
5
136
25–34
83
7
35–44
4
39
45–54
24
15
55–59
10
12
60–64
8
55
65–74
34
12
75–84
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 185610.9%
18 and over45989.1%
65 and over10921.2%
Median age31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Other race 4.1%
Two or more races 0.7%
GroupCount%
White48991.1%
Hispanic or Latino224.1%
Other race224.1%
Two or more races40.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 38.6% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 21.8% 31.2% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 21.8% 25.0% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.2% 3.1%
Under $10k 1.3%
$10k–$15k 10.3%
$15k–$25k 4.7%
$25k–$35k 20.7%
$35k–$50k 3.4%
$50k–$75k 10.8%
$75k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 30.2%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.3%
$10k–$15k10.3%
$15k–$25k4.7%
$25k–$35k20.7%
$35k–$50k3.4%
$50k–$75k10.8%
$75k–$100k16.4%
$100k–$150k30.2%
$150k–$200k2.2%
Median income$71,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%
$50k–$100k 43.3%
$100k–$150k 14.0%
$150k–$200k 24.0%
$200k–$300k 5.3%
$300k–$500k 1.8%
$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,600
Median rent / month$781
Owner occupied73.7%
Renter occupied26.3%
Vacant15.3%
Single-family detached60.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.5%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.29

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–200912.8%
1990–199919.7%
1980–198917.5%
1970–19795.1%
1960–19693.3%
1950–195923.7%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier9.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms51.1%
3 bedrooms29.2%
4 bedrooms13.1%
5+ bedrooms3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle33.2%
2 vehicles51.3%
3 or more12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas43.5%
Electricity47.8%
Wood1.3%
No fuel used3.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8436.2%
Cohabiting couple2510.8%
Male householder, no spouse9942.7%
Female householder, no spouse2410.3%
Households with children under 184017.2%
Households with seniors (65+)7431.9%
Average household size2.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.6%25.8%
Married31.1%50.3%
Separated1.0%7.4%
Widowed13.3%4.9%
Divorced30.1%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 69.1%
Some college, no degree 10.7%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 2.0%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.0%
Bachelor's or higher3.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool36.7%
Kindergarten24.4%
Elementary school2453.3%
High school1328.9%
College / grad school36.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 28.9%
Transportation & utilities 21.1%
Education & healthcare 17.3%
Finance & real estate 7.0%
Construction 6.7%
Retail trade 5.6%
Manufacturing 3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Professional & management 1.8%
Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts8.1%
Service38.7%
Sales & office13.0%
Natural resources & construction30.6%
Production & transportation9.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.1%
Government34.9%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone95.0%
Carpool2.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.4

Poverty

All people 17.5%
Under 18 years 33.9%
18 and over 15.5%
Married-couple families 3.6%
Female-led households 73.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.8%
Retirement income20.7%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP19.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.9%
High blood pressure43.5%
High cholesterol39.5%
Diabetes15.3%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma12.2%
Arthritis39.3%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease13.2%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.5%
Binge drinking11.8%
No physical activity34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep42.1%
Depression29.4%
Fair or poor health24.5%
Poor mental health19.3%
Poor physical health17.0%
No health insurance11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.6%
Visited dentist52.5%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss22.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans449.6%
Disability%
Any disability16.5%
Under 1814.3%
18–64 years4.9%
65 and over55.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.8%
Public insurance42.5%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only50297.5%
Spanish81.6%
Other Indo-European81.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)50798.4%
Born in same state50798.4%
Born in different state42983.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen81.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab16131.3%
French428.2%
AncestryCount%
Italian285.4%
English40.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.0%
Internet access78.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25011

What city is ZIP code 25011 in?

ZIP code 25011 is primarily assigned to Bancroft, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25011 in?

ZIP code 25011 falls within Putnam County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25011?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25011?

18% of residents in ZIP code 25011 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25011 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 25011 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25011?

The median home value in ZIP code 25011 is $99,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 25011 in?

ZIP code 25011 observes the EST timezone.

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