25271 ZIP Code — Ripley, WV

Jackson County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25271 is located in Ripley, West Virginia, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 95.55 square miles and serves a population of 7,969 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25271

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $49,961. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25271 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,969

population

95.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25271 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25271

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25271. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ripley	Acceptable
Ripley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25245 Given (4.6 mi) 25244 Gay (5.6 mi) 25241 Evans (6.6 mi) 25239 Cottageville (8.1 mi) 25275 Sandyville (8.9 mi) 25248 Kenna (10.6 mi) 25262 Millwood (10.7 mi) 25123 Leon (11.1 mi) 25124 Liberty (11.8 mi) 25252 Le Roy (12.6 mi) 26164 Ravenswood (13.3 mi) 25243 Gandeeville (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,969
Population density	83 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	95.55 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	38.7892
Longitude	-81.6823
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	51.2%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,969

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$49,961

Median household income

$32,440

Per capita income

$140,900

Median home value

$600

Median monthly rent

64.6%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

2,745

Housing units

21.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

129

362

5–9

303

304

10–14

255

119

15–19

100

188

20–24

157

570

25–34

477

531

35–44

445

455

45–54

381

311

55–59

260

347

60–64

290

528

65–74

443

316

75–84

264

152

85+

128

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,670	21.0%
18 and over	6,299	79.0%
65 and over	1,831	23.0%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2.6%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	7,642	95.1%
Two or more races	207	2.6%
Asian	75	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	65	0.8%
Black or African American	42	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	3.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$49,961

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,900
Median rent / month	$600
Owner occupied	64.6%
Renter occupied	35.4%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	27.4%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.2%
Electricity	64.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,487	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	192	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	939	26.7%
Female householder, no spouse	903	25.6%
Households with children under 18	696	19.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,261	35.8%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	19.9%
Married	53.9%	48.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.1%	11.3%
Divorced	13.6%	20.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	6.3%
Kindergarten	108	6.6%
Elementary school	992	60.8%
High school	205	12.6%
College / grad school	225	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.3%

Retail trade 10.8%

Finance & real estate 9.4%

Public administration 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Professional & management 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Construction 3.2%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.5%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 32.3%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 19.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	14.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	694	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	53.9%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,686	96.4%
Spanish	53	0.7%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.2%
Other languages	16	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,865	98.7%
Born in same state	7,830	98.3%
Born in different state	5,885	73.8%
Foreign born	35	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	104	1.3%
Not a US citizen	35	33.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,133	14.2%
Italian	680	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	607	7.6%
English	228	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25271

What city is ZIP code 25271 in?

ZIP code 25271 is primarily assigned to Ripley, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25271 in?

ZIP code 25271 falls within Jackson County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25271?

19% of residents in ZIP code 25271 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25271 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 25271 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25271 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 25271 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25271?

The median home value in ZIP code 25271 is $140,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 25271 in?

ZIP code 25271 observes the EST timezone.