ZIP Code 25053

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Danville · Boone County · West Virginia

Population
4,296

35/sq mi

Median income
$58,667

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$152,900

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.0%

Median age 51.5

Land area
121.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 25053 in Danville, West Virginia has a population of 4,296. The median household income is $58,667, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $152,900, 45% below the US average. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.7 square miles in Danville, Boone County, West Virginia. The area is home to 4,296 residents, producing a population density of 35 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25053 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25053 sits at $58,667 (2% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,971. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 16.3%. On housing, the median home value is $152,900 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $597 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 25053 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 25053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25053.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25053, Danville, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,296

Population

121.7

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25053?

51.5

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,667

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$25,971

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,695

Total Housing Units

1,376

Occupied Units

319

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$152,900

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$597

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 25053, employing approximately 1,042 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,263,000.

75

Businesses

1,042

Employees

$29.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 28.0%
Accommodation and food services 10 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.7%
Construction 4 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.3%
Wholesale trade 3 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25053 vs 25203 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25203 Turtle Creek, WV 89 2.0 mi
25108 Hewett, WV 692 5.3 mi
25130 Madison, WV 3,846 6.0 mi
25205 Uneeda, WV 391 5.2 mi
25529 Julian, WV 1,013 7.6 mi
25114 Jeffrey, WV 557 6.0 mi
25081 Foster, WV 1,251 6.2 mi
25121 Lake, WV 972 8.9 mi
25565 Spurlockville, WV 651 6.6 mi
25183 Sharples, WV 73 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25053 in?
ZIP code 25053 (Danville) is located in Boone County, West Virginia. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25053?
ZIP code 25053 in Danville, WV has a population of 4,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25053?
The median household income in ZIP 25053 is $58,667, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25053?
The median home value in ZIP 25053 is $152,900, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25053 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25053?
ZIP code 25053 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 1,042 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25053 are: Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (10), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25053?
In ZIP code 25053, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25053 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25053?
In ZIP code 25053, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25053 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Danville, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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