25827 ZIP Code — Crab Orchard, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25827 is located in Crab Orchard, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. It covers approximately 5.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,851 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,243. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25827 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,851

population

5.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crab Orchard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25932 Surveyor (3.7 mi) 25823 Coal City (3.8 mi) 25908 Princewick (4.7 mi) 25865 Lester (4.9 mi) 25920 Slab Fork (5.4 mi) 25801 Beckley (6.6 mi) 25832 Daniels (6.6 mi) 25857 Josephine (7.4 mi) 25915 Rhodell (7.9 mi) 25844 Glen Daniel (8.2 mi) 25825 Cool Ridge (9.1 mi) 25839 Fairdale (9.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,851
Population density	334 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	5.54 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.7272
Longitude	-81.2390
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,851

Population

334

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$58,243

Median household income

$25,681

Per capita income

$205,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

760

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

153

10–14

15–19

102

20–24

111

25–34

168

35–44

143

45–54

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

130

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	530	28.6%
18 and over	1,321	71.4%
65 and over	351	19.0%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Asian 3.9%

Black or African American 1.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,714	92.6%
Asian	72	3.9%
Black or African American	36	1.9%
Two or more races	29	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	27.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.6%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 13.6%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.6%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	28.3%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
Median income	$58,243

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 54.1%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	0.6%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	27.6%
1960–1969	25.0%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	42.7%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	56.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	335	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	35	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	131	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	249	33.2%
Households with children under 18	259	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	323	43.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	18.6%
Married	54.6%	41.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	20.7%	14.2%
Divorced	5.2%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 15.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	9.4%
Kindergarten	77	14.2%
Elementary school	232	42.6%
High school	169	31.1%
College / grad school	15	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Retail trade 30.0%

Professional & management 25.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.0%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	30.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 28.9%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 72.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.7%
Retirement income	41.3%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	17.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,760	95.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,851	100.0%
Born in same state	1,851	100.0%
Born in different state	1,521	82.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	547	29.6%
Italian	75	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	49	2.6%
English	24	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25827

What city is ZIP code 25827 in?

ZIP code 25827 is primarily assigned to Crab Orchard, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25827 in?

ZIP code 25827 falls within Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25827 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 25827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 25827 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 25827 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25827?

19% of residents in ZIP code 25827 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 25827?

ZIP code 25827 has an estimated population of 1,851 residents, with a density of 334 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25827 in?

ZIP code 25827 observes the EST timezone.