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Mabscott, WV
Town in Raleigh County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25871.
Population
1,396
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,509
ZIP codes
1
Mabscott and its ZIP codes
Mabscott at a glance
- Mabscott is about 20 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,813 a year, 3% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,700 and median rent is $980 a month.
Local data for Mabscott, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mabscott, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,813
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$980/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.7%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (191), German Americans (141), Italian Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Mabscott.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,486
32,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,961
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $8,852 per person
PPP loans
$548K
8 loans, 65 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mabscott, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mabscott, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mabscott, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
25.3%
U.S. 12.8% +12.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Mabscott
1 in or overlapping Mabscott. Population shown
Cities near Mabscott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 2.9 |
| BeckleyCity | 1.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.2 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.7 |
| SophiaTown | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.4 |
| Glen WhiteCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.5 |
| LesterTown | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Coal CityCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.1 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mabscott, WV in?
- Mabscott is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Mabscott, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mabscott include 25871.
- What is the population of Mabscott, WV?
- About 1,396 people live in Mabscott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mabscott?
- Nearby places include MacArthur (0.9 mi), Beckley (1.6 mi), Crab Orchard (1.9 mi), Sprague (2.4 mi), Raleigh (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023