25917 ZIP Code — Scarbro, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25917 is located in Scarbro, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 44.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,336 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25917

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,243. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (18%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 25917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,336

population

44.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scarbro	Acceptable
Scarbro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25855 Hilltop (5 mi) 25846 Glen Jean (5.1 mi) 25044 Clear Creek (5.3 mi) 25880 Mount Hope (5.8 mi) 25119 Kincaid (6 mi) 25888 Mount Hope (6.7 mi) 25901 Oak Hill (6.9 mi) 25173 Robson (8.2 mi) 25801 Beckley (9 mi) 25864 Layland (9.9 mi) 25136 Montgomery (10.7 mi) 25161 Powellton (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,336
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	44.09 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	37.9521
Longitude	-81.2413
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	53.8%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,336

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$58,243

Median household income

$28,750

Per capita income

$93,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

664

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

111

140

45–54

144

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	188	14.1%
18 and over	1,148	85.9%
65 and over	319	23.9%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Black or African American 13.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,157	86.6%
Black or African American	179	13.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 21.8%

$50k–$75k 37.7%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	21.8%
$50k–$75k	37.7%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$58,243

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 43.0%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	40.9%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.4%
Electricity	61.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	60.7%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	99	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	135	20.9%
Households with children under 18	76	11.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	224	34.6%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	1.9%
Married	60.4%	73.9%
Separated	2.5%	1.7%
Widowed	1.5%	12.9%
Divorced	14.4%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	84	63.6%
High school	39	29.5%
College / grad school	9	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.4%

Information 15.1%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Other services 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 4.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.3%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	53.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.4%
Carpool	19.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 55.9%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	39.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	16.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.7%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	39.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.3%
Depression	31.5%
Fair or poor health	30.6%
Poor mental health	20.8%
Poor physical health	20.1%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.4%
Visited dentist	41.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	30.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	13.8%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,273	95.3%
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)	1,309	98.0%
Born in same state	1,309	98.0%
Born in different state	938	70.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	2.0%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	233	17.4%
Arab	155	11.6%
Italian	111	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.6%
Norwegian	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.4%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25917

What city is ZIP code 25917 in?

ZIP code 25917 is primarily assigned to Scarbro, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25917 in?

ZIP code 25917 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25917?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25917 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 25917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25917?

18% of residents in ZIP code 25917 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25917?

Health data for ZIP code 25917 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 25917 in?

ZIP code 25917 observes the EST timezone.