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ZIP Code 25971
Athens, WV, Mercer County
Population
1,438
Land area
18.3sq mi
People per sq mi
79
City
Athens
ZIP 25971 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 25971 at a glance
- The median household income is $74,439, 25% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (8% below West Virginia).
Local data for ZIP 25971
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 25971, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,439
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$150,000
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
29.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
8
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
32
$738K annual payroll
PPP loans
$261K
12 loans
Campaign donations
$1,953
0% D, 64% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 25971, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 25971, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 25971?
- ZIP code 25971 is in Athens, WV (Mercer County).
- What county is ZIP code 25971 in?
- ZIP code 25971 is mostly in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 25971?
- About 1,438 people live in the 25971 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.