| City: | Accoville, West Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Crown |
| County: | Logan County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:41:21 PM |
| Population: | 1,060 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.7662, -81.7859 |
| Land Area: | 7.228 sq mi |
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Accoville sits in southern West Virginia's Logan County, spanning 5.6 square miles of Appalachian hollows and ridges. With 1,060 residents in 387 households, it's a small community where 85% of people own their homes. The area has deep roots. About 77% of the housing stock was built before 1939, giving Accoville the character of a historic coal country settlement.
The post office maintains 324 PO Boxes for 387 households, meaning 84% of residents use PO Box addresses. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery exists through one city carrier route and one rural route, but most people prefer boxes. That pattern is typical in Appalachian communities where homes are scattered along winding hollow roads.
Street names here are unusually creative. You'll find Peaceful Lane, Spirit Lane, Cupid Lane, and Yellow Brick Road alongside traditional hollow names like Accoville Hollow Road and Buffalo Creek Road. The mix captures the area's dual character: old coal country geography with newer residential development. The whimsical names (Everlasting Lane, Wishing Well Way, Memory Lane) suggest subdivision streets added in recent decades.
The community recognizes an older name. "Crown" appears in postal records as a former alias, though it's no longer valid for mailing. This references the area's history, though current residents use Accoville exclusively. Median household income of $50,107 and home values around $86,700 place this solidly in working-class Appalachia. With a median age of 41.3 years, it's neither particularly young nor old.
For reliable mail delivery in Accoville, use:
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Accoville, WV 25606Street addresses work for some locations, but PO Boxes remain the preferred method for most residents.
Street names blend traditional hollow geography with creative modern subdivision names like Yellow Brick Road and Peaceful Lane.
ZIP Code 25606 has 1,060 residents and 387 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 41.3 years, slightly younger than the state (42.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (93.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.7%, 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 TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,060Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,341Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 146.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,056Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 387Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.97Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 607 | 816 | 818 | 779 | 983 | 1,312 | 1,448 | 1,466 | 1,531 | 1,346 | 1,086 | 712 | 817 | 1,341 |
| Decennial Census | 964 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,060 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.3
Male Median Age: 39.4
Female Median Age: 42.2
| 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 | 24 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 44 | 20 | 47 | 34 | 21 | 26 | 53 | 27 | 13 | 13 | 5 |
| Female | 42 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 35 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 24 | 20 | 59 | 45 | 27 | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Total | 66 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 62 | 44 | 46 | 70 | 52 | 85 | 58 | 41 | 85 | 98 | 54 | 31 | 20 | 16 |
| White: | 993 | 95.48% |
| Black: | 29 | 2.79% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 0.67% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 0.58% |
| Total: | 1,040 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 531 | 50.09% | 39.4 years |
| Females: | 529 | 49.91% | 42.2 years |
| Total: | 1,060 | 100% | 41.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,341 | 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: | 1,341 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,341 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $63,056, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $36,116 (134.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,377. Family households earn a median of $64,213 versus $35,996 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,217). By gender, male median income is $70,559 and female is $75,339, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,780 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (28.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,940 | $33,438 | $33,024 | $34,000 | $36,111 | $38,750 | $39,135 | $38,065 | $42,679 | $40,278 | $43,214 | $37,875 | $50,107 | $63,056 |
| Median Family Income | $34,671 | $34,427 | $33,073 | $34,583 | $36,597 | $37,426 | $40,000 | $40,329 | $52,222 | $48,000 | $46,429 | $49,769 | $50,821 | $64,213 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,228 | $26,921 | $32,857 | $31,250 | $33,542 | $45,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $35,357 | $35,996 |
| Median Male Income | $51,000 | $46,902 | $47,083 | $46,908 | $0 | $51,000 | $81,333 | $84,286 | $83,333 | $0 | $86,250 | $0 | $50,046 | $70,559 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $39,583 | $47,880 | $50,417 | $0 | $42,292 | $45,119 | $45,792 | $46,576 | $49,570 | $53,281 | $0 | $0 | $75,339 |
| Employed: | 455 | 43.71% |
| Unemployed: | 32 | 3.07% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 554 | 53.22% |
| Total: | 1,041 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 107 | 23.52% |
| Service: | 123 | 27.03% |
| Sales and Office: | 131 | 28.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 76 | 16.70% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 3.96% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 455 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $85,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,700. The median gross rent is $1,326, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $886 (201.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $561. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.99% (12.62% with a mortgage, 87.38% free-and-clear) and renters 29.01% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.22%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $85,700 | $82,800 | $65,500 | $75,700 | $82,000 | $84,800 | $85,400 | $87,400 | $88,700 | $100,700 | $92,000 | $88,800 | $86,700 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 18 | 14.63% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 64 | 52.03% |
| $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: | 41 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 123 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $440 | $439 | $427 | $428 | $0 | $550 | $790 | $805 | $765 | $917 | $867 | $552 | $1,321 | $1,326 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 8.96% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 263 | 62.03% |
| Renter Occupied: | 123 | 29.01% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 424 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 424 | 87.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 59 | 12.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 483 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 311 | 64.39% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 23 | 4.76% |
| Other Units: | 149 | 30.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 483 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 78.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 21.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 17.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 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 (49.42%). College enrollment is 7.31%, 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.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 45 | 5.15% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 147 | 16.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 458 | 52.40% |
| Some college, no degree: | 181 | 20.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 42 | 4.81% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.11% |
| Total: | 874 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 682 | 78.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 43 | 4.92% |
| Private Insurance: | 819 | 57.68% |
| Public Insurance: | 494 | 34.79% |
| No Insurance: | 107 | 7.54% |
| Total: | 1,420 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,313 | 92.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 40.9% | 36.4% | 38.8% | 30.1% | 20.2% | 25.3% | 28.2% | 26.9% | 20.8% | 31.6% | 21.0% | 27.0% | 23.3% | 21.2% |
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): | 148 | 43.27% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 169 | 49.42% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 7.31% |
| Total: | 342 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 317 | 92.69% |
ZIP Code 25606 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 68 people with an annual payroll of $1,308,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 396Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $321,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,308,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 68Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25606 is located in Logan County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 25606. It covers 7.228 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.027 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 7.228 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.027 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: | 5400196Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Accoville CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 25606 is in the Logan County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 March 1, 2026.