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Poca, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25159

Putnam County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,163
57/sq mi
$56,517
Median income
$160,000
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Poca pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
57
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25159 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25159 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poca, Putnam County, West Virginia, home to 5,163 residents across 91.2 square miles, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25159 reports a modest median household income of $56,517 (2% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,919. Poverty here runs at 14.1%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. Housing costs here run $160,000 for a typical home value (16% above the state average), with rent averaging $634 a month; 79.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Putnam County, letting you compare 25159 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 25159

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poca, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25159.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25159, Poca, 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

5,163

Population

91.2

Area (sq mi)

57

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25159?

44.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$56,517

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$33,919

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25159 ranks nationally

Poca, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,517 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,717

Total Housing Units

1,581

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$160,000

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$634

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

157

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+57%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25159 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +57% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +0.7% 113
2018 – 119
2020 – 119
2021 +12.9% 135
2024 – 157

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 25159, employing approximately 1,481 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,728,000.

96

Businesses

1,481

Employees

$111.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 16.7%
Wholesale trade 12 12.5%
Retail trade 11 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.3%
Manufacturing 7 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.2%
Information 4 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.1%

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 25159 vs 25011 →

ZIP 25159 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25159 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25159 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25159 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25011 Bancroft, WV 800 3.1 mi
25109 Hometown, WV 661 4.3 mi
25313 Charleston, WV 13,436 6.2 mi
25143 Nitro, WV 8,579 6.2 mi
25124 Liberty, WV 1,214 8.2 mi
25213 Winfield, WV 5,512 7.3 mi
25112 Institute, WV 166 8.6 mi
25168 Red House, WV 2,503 6.6 mi
25064 Dunbar, WV 9,962 9.0 mi
25560 Scott Depot, WV 7,997 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Putnam County

25526 standard
Hurricane, WV
Pop: 21,902
25560 standard
Scott Depot, WV
Pop: 7,997
25213 standard
Winfield, WV
Pop: 5,512
25168 standard
Red House, WV
Pop: 2,503
25033 standard
Buffalo, WV
Pop: 2,234
25070 standard
Eleanor, WV
Pop: 1,683

Related Areas

Putnam County Poca, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25159 in? ▼
ZIP code 25159 (Poca) 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 25159? ▼
ZIP code 25159 in Poca, WV has a population of 5,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25159? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25159 is $56,517, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25159? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25159 is $160,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25159? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25159 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25159? ▼
ZIP code 25159 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 1,481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25159? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25159 are: Construction (16), Wholesale trade (12), Retail trade (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25159? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25159 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 57%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25159? ▼
In ZIP code 25159, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 25159? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25159 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25159? ▼
In ZIP code 25159, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25159? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25159 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.