ZIP code 25979: Pipestem, WV
25979 is a ZIP code in Pipestem, West Virginia, mainly in Summers County. About 541 people live here.
- Population
- 541
- Median household income
- $50,132
- Typical home value
- $191,500+5.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 51.5
- Homeowners
- 97.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 25979 details
| City | Pipestem |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers County (also partly Mercer County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 45.5 sq mi, plus 1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 12 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% of adults 25+ |
| Center coordinates | 37.51094, -80.91348 |
ZIP codes near 25979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25971 | Lerona, WV | 4.2 mi | 1,438 |
| 24712 | Athens, WV | 7.0 mi | 2,913 |
| 24935 | Forest Hill, WV | 7.0 mi | 797 |
| 25969 | Jumping Branch, WV | 8.6 mi | 1,826 |
| 25978 | Nimitz, WV | 8.6 mi | 534 |
| 24147 | Rich Creek, VA | 9.0 mi | 1,352 |
| 24093 | Glen Lyn, VA | 9.0 mi | 102 |
| 24918 | Ballard, WV | 9.2 mi | 1,420 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 25979?
A typical home in ZIP code 25979 is worth about $191,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $50,132 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $191,500 homeWhat can a $50,132 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 25979
What city is ZIP code 25979?
ZIP code 25979 is in Pipestem, WV, in Summers County.
What county is ZIP code 25979 in?
25979 is mainly in Summers County, West Virginia, and partly in Mercer County.
What is the population of ZIP code 25979?
About 541 people live in ZIP code 25979, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 25979 in?
25979 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.