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 Moderate-density area
- $56,517
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Poca pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd 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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,919. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $160,000 (16% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $634.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 25159 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 25159
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poca, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25159.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 25159?
44.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.1%
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?
$56,517
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$33,919
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25159 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Poca, 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)
$56,517 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
1,717housing units
1,717
Total Housing Units
1,581
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,000
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 25313
Charleston (25313)
13,436 residents
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
9,962 residents
- 25143
Nitro (25143)
8,579 residents
- 25560
Scott Depot (25560)
7,997 residents
- 25213
Winfield (25213)
5,512 residents
- 25159 5,163
Poca (25159)
5,163 residents
- 25168 2,503
Red House (25168)
2,503 residents
- 25124 1,214
Liberty (25124)
1,214 residents
- 25011 800
Bancroft (25011)
800 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25159 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25159 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
- 25313
Charleston (25313)
$64,385 median income
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
$57,263 median income
- 25159
Poca (25159)
$56,517 median income
- 25143
Nitro (25143)
$53,205 median income
- 25124
Liberty (25124)
$50,597 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25159, 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 (5,163 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 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.
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