25061 ZIP Code — Drybranch, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25061 is located in Drybranch, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 15.68 square miles and serves a population of 542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25061

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,711.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

542

population

15.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drybranch	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	542
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	15.68 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.1775
Longitude	-81.4673
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	52.4%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

542

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$53,711

Median household income

$30,311

Per capita income

$82,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.5%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

211

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	5.4%
18 and over	513	94.6%
65 and over	76	14.0%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	518	93.2%
Two or more races	24	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 27.1%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 27.1%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	27.1%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	27.1%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
Median income	$53,711

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 71.6%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.5%
Renter occupied	4.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	19.5%
1940–1949	21.3%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.5%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	58.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.0%
Electricity	43.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	44.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	29.0%
Female householder, no spouse	48	21.7%
Households with children under 18	24	10.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	32.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	30.7%
Married	41.5%	43.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.2%	13.2%
Divorced	3.3%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	34.8%
High school	13	28.3%
College / grad school	17	37.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 33.1%

Retail trade 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.7%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.3%
Service	32.8%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.8%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.1%
Carpool	23.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	12.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 44.8%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.1%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	42.6%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	38.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.4%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	31.4%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	20.6%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.5%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	542	100.0%
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)	542	100.0%
Born in same state	542	100.0%
Born in different state	512	94.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25061

What city is ZIP code 25061 in?

ZIP code 25061 is primarily assigned to Drybranch, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25061 in?

ZIP code 25061 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25061 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 25061 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25061?

5% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 25061?

The median home value in ZIP code 25061 is $82,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25061?

Health data for ZIP code 25061 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25061 in?

ZIP code 25061 observes the EST timezone.