| City: | Drybranch, West Virginia |
| County: | Kanawha County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:04 PM |
| Population: | 681 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1775, -81.4673 |
| Land Area: | 15.677 sq mi |
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Drybranch sits in Kanawha County along the Cabin Creek valley in West Virginia. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative to picking up mail at the post office. All 681 residents rely on the 238 PO Boxes at the local post office for mail delivery. With 269 households and an 88.5% PO Box adoption rate, nearly every home has a box.
The community has deep Appalachian roots. All residents were born in the United States, and the median age of 43.8 years suggests established families rather than a transient population. Street names tell the story of hollow and creek geography: Cabin Creek Road carries the most delivery points, while Seldom Seen Road and Parrothead Lane show the local character.
Drybranch is a working-class community with strong ties to transportation industries. Of the employed residents, 247 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. High carpool rates (61 workers sharing rides) suggest commuters heading to the same job sites, likely in nearby Charleston or industrial facilities along the Kanawha River. Only 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Housing reflects the area's long history. Of 302 total housing units, 220 were built before 1939, making this one of the older housing stocks in the region. Mobile homes account for 70 units (23%). Median household income reaches $94,091, above the national median, while median home values sit at $82,300. This combination of higher incomes with modest home values is typical of areas where wages come from industrial or extraction work rather than professional services.
Street names reflect Appalachian geography (Cabin Creek, Crawford Bottom) and local character (Seldom Seen, Parrothead).
ZIP Code 25061 has 681 residents and 269 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 43.8 years, about the same as the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (1.0%, much lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1%, 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: | 681Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 363Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 43.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $55,962Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 269Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $85,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.53Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.87Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 295 | 279 | 349 | 455 | 647 | 750 | 874 | 850 | 842 | 524 | 541 | 542 | 520 | 363 |
| Decennial Census | 756 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 681 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.8
Male Median Age: 34.8
Female Median Age: 46.6
| 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 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 33 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 31 | 30 | 11 | 31 | 11 | 2 | 7 |
| Female | 11 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 23 | 8 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 35 | 22 | 32 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 33 | 50 | 49 | 38 | 27 | 56 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 44 | 31 | 66 | 52 | 43 | 46 | 26 | 7 | 13 |
| White: | 649 | 98.18% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.15% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 1.06% |
| Total: | 661 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 334 | 49.05% | 34.8 years |
| Females: | 347 | 50.95% | 46.6 years |
| Total: | 681 | 100% | 43.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 363 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 363 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 363 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $55,962, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $29,816 (114.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,476. Family households earn a median of $95,069 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $95,069). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $51,250, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $51,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Sales (56.6%).
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 | $26,146 | $26,143 | $35,769 | $45,714 | $58,489 | $58,030 | $60,784 | $62,716 | $63,438 | $0 | $76,750 | $53,711 | $94,091 | $55,962 |
| Median Family Income | $28,750 | $28,500 | $55,459 | $58,777 | $58,899 | $58,693 | $61,250 | $63,750 | $63,438 | $0 | $0 | $52,734 | $86,058 | $95,069 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,104 | $25,857 | $17,500 | $9,929 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $80,524 | $83,008 | $90,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $75,694 | $42,443 | $26,786 | $26,888 | $0 | $27,028 | $0 | $0 | $78,542 | $81,089 | $84,004 | $81,683 | $83,616 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $22,115 | $0 | $0 | $35,966 | $36,298 | $0 | $0 | $38,589 | $0 | $29,464 | $33,869 | $34,391 | $51,250 |
| Employed: | 189 | 52.07% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 174 | 47.93% |
| Total: | 363 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 44 | 23.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 107 | 56.61% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 26 | 13.76% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 6.35% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 189 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $85,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $19,900 (30.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.50% (48.41% with a mortgage, 51.59% free-and-clear) and renters 12.50% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, 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 | $65,100 | $55,300 | $45,900 | $49,100 | $54,700 | $55,800 | $55,900 | $59,500 | $74,500 | $74,100 | $74,100 | $82,100 | $82,300 | $85,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $536 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 61 | 42.36% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 65 | 45.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 12.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 144 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 103 | 71.53% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 41 | 28.47% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.20% 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 84.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), down 18.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 24.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (67.39%). College enrollment is 32.61%, which is on par with the state rate (25.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 48 | 15.74% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 165 | 54.10% |
| Some college, no degree: | 52 | 17.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 5.90% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 7.21% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 305 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 257 | 84.26% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 7.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 207 | 48.36% |
| Public Insurance: | 198 | 46.26% |
| No Insurance: | 23 | 5.37% |
| Total: | 428 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 405 | 94.63% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.4% | 10.7% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 16.6% | 15.9% | 20.0% | 24.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 67.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 15 | 32.61% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 31 | 67.39% |
ZIP Code 25061 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: | 237Source: 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 25061 is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, within the Charleston, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16620) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 304,284 people, about 0.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 25061. It covers 15.677 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.065 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Charleston, WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 304,284Source: Census |
| MSA: | Charleston, WV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 15.677 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.065 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25061 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.