ZIP Code 25109

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Hometown · Putnam County · West Virginia

Population
661

329/sq mi

Median income
$28,876

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$142,600

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.9%

Median age 56.6

Land area
2.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25109 in Hometown, West Virginia has a population of 661. The median household income is $28,876, which is 62% below the national average. Median home value is $142,600, 49% below the US average. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25109 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.0 square miles in Hometown, Putnam County, West Virginia. The area is home to 661 residents, producing a population density of 329 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 25109 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25109 sits at $28,876 (50% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,521. The poverty rate stands at 30.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $142,600 (3% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 55.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25109 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 25109 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 →

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 25109, Hometown, 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

661

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

329

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25109?

56.6

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$28,876

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$23,521

Per Capita Income

30.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

425

Total Housing Units

350

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.4%
Renter 44.6%

$142,600

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
25011 Bancroft, WV 800 1.6 mi
25168 Red House, WV 2,503 2.8 mi
25213 Winfield, WV 5,512 3.6 mi
25070 Eleanor, WV 1,683 4.3 mi
25159 Poca, WV 5,163 4.3 mi
25560 Scott Depot, WV 7,997 6.2 mi
25143 Nitro, WV 8,579 7.8 mi
25033 Buffalo, WV 2,234 6.8 mi
25124 Liberty, WV 1,214 8.1 mi
25313 Charleston, WV 13,436 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25109 in?
ZIP code 25109 (Hometown) 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 25109?
ZIP code 25109 in Hometown, WV has a population of 661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25109?
The median household income in ZIP 25109 is $28,876, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25109?
The median home value in ZIP 25109 is $142,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25109?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25109 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25109?
In ZIP code 25109, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 25109?
In ZIP code 25109, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25109?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25109 is 30.2% 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 Hometown, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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