| City: | Bancroft, West Virginia |
| County: | Putnam County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:38 PM |
| Population: | 739 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 304 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.5067, -81.8403 |
| Land Area: | 0.907 sq mi |
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Bancroft, West Virginia serves 739 residents through a PO Box-only postal facility. The community's 227 PO Boxes handle all mail for local households, with no street delivery available within this ZIP code's 0.21-square-mile service area.
The post office sits along Charleston Road, serving a small community with just eight named streets. Main Street has the most delivery records among the street addresses, followed by smaller residential roads like Rollin Street and the numbered avenues (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). Bancroft's mail system uses a mix of rural and city carrier routes, typical of small West Virginia communities where PO Boxes serve as the primary delivery method. With 317 occupied households and a PO Box adoption rate of 72%, most residents rely on post office boxes rather than roadside delivery.
Bancroft's street names reflect a traditional small-town layout with a Main Street commercial core and numbered avenues. Charleston Road connects the community to the regional road network. The simple street grid and low record counts per street indicate a compact residential area where most addresses are PO Boxes rather than street delivery points.
ZIP Code 25011 has 739 residents and 317 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 45.4 years, slightly older than the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.2%, much higher than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.9%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 739Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 647Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 814.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $94,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 317Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $133,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,044 | 1,044 | 977 | 747 | 1,159 | 1,250 | 867 | 631 | 564 | 541 | 541 | 515 | 472 | 647 |
| Decennial Census | 800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 739 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.4
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 48.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 22 | 7 | 8 |
| Female | 10 | 30 | 12 | 20 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 37 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 13 | 21 | 6 |
| Total | 27 | 54 | 30 | 47 | 30 | 42 | 39 | 47 | 45 | 58 | 42 | 52 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 35 | 28 | 14 |
| White: | 718 | 97.69% |
| Black: | 7 | 0.95% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 0.68% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.27% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.27% |
| Total: | 735 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 358 | 48.44% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 381 | 51.56% | 48.2 years |
| Total: | 739 | 100% | 45.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 644 | 99.54% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 0.46% |
| Total Population: | 647 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 644 | 99.54% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 0.46% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $94,375, which is much higher than the state median ($57,917), is up $48,264 (104.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,849. Family households earn a median of $130,208 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $130,208). By gender, male median income is $73,458 and female is $70,848, which is much higher than the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $2,610 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.3%, which is markedly above the state rate (53.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.6%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,111 | $44,891 | $41,875 | $53,750 | $68,016 | $70,087 | $63,056 | $39,435 | $30,526 | $39,079 | $62,188 | $71,250 | $75,938 | $94,375 |
| Median Family Income | $45,694 | $48,819 | $53,750 | $61,579 | $75,258 | $75,257 | $78,191 | $66,111 | $38,448 | $84,531 | $97,083 | $85,893 | $0 | $130,208 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,857 | $27,109 | $27,100 | $31,875 | $26,500 | $19,688 | $0 | $15,000 | $17,308 | $15,375 | $22,857 | $32,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $40,129 | $26,776 | $40,694 | $31,713 | $0 | $40,363 | $50,114 | $43,309 | $52,727 | $61,141 | $63,406 | $68,343 | $70,793 | $73,458 |
| Median Female Income | $24,969 | $24,358 | $36,250 | $41,719 | $0 | $40,764 | $37,500 | $38,203 | $38,162 | $35,000 | $31,667 | $33,833 | $0 | $70,848 |
| Employed: | 315 | 61.89% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 192 | 37.72% |
| Total: | 509 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 57 | 18.10% |
| Service: | 89 | 28.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 77 | 24.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 59 | 18.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 10.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 315 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $133,600, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $75,700 (130.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,800. The median gross rent is $842, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $159 (23.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $208. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.20% (71.92% with a mortgage, 28.08% free-and-clear) and renters 18.80% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.39%, which is much lower than the state rate (16.08%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $57,900 | $50,700 | $53,400 | $87,500 | $102,700 | $102,200 | $106,000 | $87,500 | $78,800 | $77,100 | $85,000 | $99,600 | $114,100 | $133,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 41 | 87.23% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 12.77% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $683 | $909 | $681 | $916 | $592 | $589 | $631 | $598 | $634 | $618 | $493 | $781 | $815 | $842 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 146 | 58.40% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 57 | 22.80% |
| Renter Occupied: | 47 | 18.80% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 250 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 250 | 89.61% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 29 | 10.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 279 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 197 | 70.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 57 | 20.43% |
| Other Units: | 25 | 8.96% |
| Total Housing Units: | 279 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 9.90%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), up 8.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.84%). College enrollment is 15.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 30 | 6.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 37 | 7.94% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 260 | 55.79% |
| Some college, no degree: | 49 | 10.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 4.94% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 58 | 12.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 1.93% |
| Total: | 466 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 399 | 85.62% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 67 | 14.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 432 | 61.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 213 | 30.30% |
| No Insurance: | 58 | 8.25% |
| Total: | 703 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 645 | 91.75% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 8.1% | 6.0% | 7.8% | 11.0% | 12.0% | 10.4% | 9.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 1.74% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 84 | 48.84% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 58 | 33.72% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 15.70% |
| Total: | 172 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 1.74% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 145 | 84.30% |
ZIP Code 25011 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 232Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25011 is located in Putnam County, West Virginia, within the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26580) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 287,702 people, about 0.26% of whom live in ZIP Code 25011. It covers 0.907 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.081 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 287,702Source: Census |
| MSA: | Charleston, WV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.907 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.081 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5404204Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bancroft town; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25011 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.