25984 ZIP Code — Rupert, WV

Greenbrier County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25984 is located in Rupert, West Virginia, within Greenbrier County. It covers approximately 56.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,868 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25984

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $26,481. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 25984 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,868

population

56.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25984 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25984

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25984. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rupert	Acceptable
Rupert	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25958 Charmco (2.2 mi) 25981 Quinwood (4.6 mi) 24931 Crawley (5.6 mi) 25962 Rainelle (7 mi) 24977 Smoot (7.6 mi) 24991 Williamsburg (9.2 mi) 26676 Leivasy (11.2 mi) 24916 Asbury (12.2 mi) 25868 Lookout (13.2 mi) 25976 Meadow Bridge (13.3 mi) 24957 Maxwelton (13.6 mi) 24901 Lewisburg (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,868
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	56.20 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	37.9845
Longitude	-80.6569
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	73.5%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,868

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$26,481

Median household income

$17,552

Per capita income

$77,300

Median home value

$595

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

43.7%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

588

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

178

35–44

45–54

105

55–59

102

60–64

118

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	436	23.3%
18 and over	1,432	76.7%
65 and over	266	14.2%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.5%

Hispanic or Latino 16.2%

Two or more races 14.4%

Black or African American 2%

Other race 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,459	65.5%
Hispanic or Latino	360	16.2%
Two or more races	321	14.4%
Black or African American	44	2%
Other race	44	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.5%	61.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	25.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	10.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 30.6%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	30.6%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$26,481

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.5%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,300
Median rent / month	$595
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	26.5%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	74.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	7.8%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	378	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	103	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	140	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	107	14.7%
Households with children under 18	267	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	218	29.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	12.8%
Married	46.0%	59.0%
Separated	0.0%	7.9%
Widowed	6.3%	5.9%
Divorced	23.9%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	5.8%
Kindergarten	27	9.2%
Elementary school	162	55.3%
High school	44	15.0%
College / grad school	43	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.7%

Retail trade 18.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Professional & management 2.4%

Other services 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Construction 1.6%

Public administration 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.7%
Service	50.7%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.9%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 43.7%

Under 18 years 87.1%

18 and over 31.2%

Married-couple families 41.5%

Female-led households 53.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	8.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	15.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	94	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	25.1%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.7%
Public insurance	71.6%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,671	89.5%
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)	1,829	97.9%
Born in same state	1,811	96.9%
Born in different state	1,584	84.8%
Foreign born	18	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	39	2.1%
Not a US citizen	18	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	934	50%
Italian	127	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	73.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25984

What city is ZIP code 25984 in?

ZIP code 25984 is primarily assigned to Rupert, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25984 in?

ZIP code 25984 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25984?

44% of residents in ZIP code 25984 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25984 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 25984 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25984?

The median household income in ZIP code 25984 is $26,481, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25984?

The median home value in ZIP code 25984 is $77,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 25984 in?

ZIP code 25984 observes the EST timezone.