25557 ZIP Code — Ranger, WV

Lincoln County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25557 is located in Ranger, West Virginia, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 44.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25557

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,250. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 60 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 25557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,523

population

44.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ranger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25506 Branchland (3.9 mi) 25540 Midkiff (4.2 mi) 25534 Kiahsville (8.1 mi) 25512 East Lynn (8.3 mi) 25524 Harts (9 mi) 25571 West Hamlin (9.8 mi) 25523 Hamlin (11.1 mi) 25501 Alkol (11.3 mi) 25511 Dunlow (11.5 mi) 25559 Salt Rock (11.9 mi) 25565 Spurlockville (12.4 mi) 25505 Big Creek (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,523
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	44.22 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	38.1549
Longitude	-82.1891
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	70.5%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,523

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$41,250

Median household income

$24,284

Per capita income

$77,600

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

759

Housing units

1.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

134

45–54

129

55–59

102

60–64

119

65–74

114

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	9.5%
18 and over	1,378	90.5%
65 and over	310	20.4%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,523	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.5%	62.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	24.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 20.3%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 0.9%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	20.3%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	0.9%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$41,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 40.7%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,600
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	63.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	37.5%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	25.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	43.8%
2 vehicles	16.0%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.1%
Electricity	42.3%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	383	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	40	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	228	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	87	11.8%
Households with children under 18	92	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	28.0%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	35.8%
Married	55.0%	53.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.7%	8.3%
Divorced	9.4%	2.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 0.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	1.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	4	3.0%
High school	36	26.7%
College / grad school	95	70.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 27.4%

Public administration 16.8%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Construction 15.4%

Retail trade 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.7%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	4.8%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	34.9%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.6%
Government	40.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.9%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	60.0

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	16.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.5%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	40.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.3%
Depression	31.5%
Fair or poor health	30.7%
Poor mental health	20.8%
Poor physical health	20.0%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	41.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	30.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	15.9%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	59.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.8%
Public insurance	59.4%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,418	93.1%
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)	1,523	100.0%
Born in same state	1,523	100.0%
Born in different state	1,305	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	8.9%
French	135	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	93	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25557

What city is ZIP code 25557 in?

ZIP code 25557 is primarily assigned to Ranger, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25557 in?

ZIP code 25557 falls within Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25557 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 25557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25557?

17% of residents in ZIP code 25557 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25557?

Health data for ZIP code 25557 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25557?

The median home value in ZIP code 25557 is $77,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 25557 in?

ZIP code 25557 observes the EST timezone.