Eleanor, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25070
Putnam County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,683
- 139/sq mi High-density area
- $78,578
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eleanor pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 139
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25070 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25070 covers 12.1 square miles in Eleanor, Putnam County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,683 residents on file, a density of 139 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,578 (36% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,386. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 0.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $249,100 (80% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 76.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,034.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 25070 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 25070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eleanor, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25070.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25070, Eleanor, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,683
Population
12.1
Area (sq mi)
139
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25070?
46.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$78,578
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$42,386
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25070 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Eleanor, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,578 Top 15% higher than 85% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
782housing units
782
Total Housing Units
771
Occupied Units
11
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,100
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$1,034
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 25070, employing approximately 814 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,456,000.
53
Businesses
814
Employees
$39.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 17.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.7% |
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 25070 vs 25213 →
ZIP 25070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
21,902 residents
- 25143 8,579
Nitro (25143)
8,579 residents
- 25560 7,997
Scott Depot (25560)
7,997 residents
- 25213 5,512
Winfield (25213)
5,512 residents
- 25159 5,163
Poca (25159)
5,163 residents
- 25168 2,503
Red House (25168)
2,503 residents
- 25033 2,234
Buffalo (25033)
2,234 residents
- 25070 1,683
Eleanor (25070)
1,683 residents
- 25082 1,673
Fraziers Bottom (25082)
1,673 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25070 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25560
Scott Depot (25560)
$103,160 median income
- 25168
Red House (25168)
$101,660 median income
- 25213
Winfield (25213)
$100,711 median income
- 25011
Bancroft (25011)
$94,375 median income
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
$85,176 median income
- 25033
Buffalo (25033)
$81,761 median income
- 25070
Eleanor (25070)
$78,578 median income
- 25159
Poca (25159)
$56,517 median income
- 25082
Fraziers Bottom (25082)
$53,582 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25070 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25213 | Winfield, WV | 5,512 | 2.8 mi |
| 25033 | Buffalo, WV | 2,234 | 4.4 mi |
| 25168 | Red House, WV | 2,503 | 3.2 mi |
| 25109 | Hometown, WV | 661 | 4.3 mi |
| 25011 | Bancroft, WV | 800 | 5.6 mi |
| 25560 | Scott Depot, WV | 7,997 | 7.3 mi |
| 25082 | Fraziers Bottom, WV | 1,673 | 6.8 mi |
| 25159 | Poca, WV | 5,163 | 8.6 mi |
| 25526 | Hurricane, WV | 21,902 | 10.6 mi |
| 25143 | Nitro, WV | 8,579 | 10.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25070, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,683 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25070 in?
ZIP code 25070 (Eleanor) is located in Putnam County, West Virginia. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25070?
ZIP code 25070 in Eleanor, WV has a population of 1,683 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25070?
The median household income in ZIP 25070 is $78,578, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25070?
The median home value in ZIP 25070 is $249,100, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25070 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25070?
ZIP code 25070 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25070?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25070 are: Retail trade (9), Manufacturing (8), Construction (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25070?
In ZIP code 25070, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25070?
In ZIP code 25070, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25070 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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