ZIP Code 25159
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Poca · Putnam County · West Virginia
- Population
- 5,163
- Median income
- $56,517
- Median home value
- $160,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.2%
- Land area
- 91.2 sq mi
57/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.4
New York
ZIP code 25159 in Poca, West Virginia has a population of 5,163. The median household income is $56,517, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $160,000, 42% below the US average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25159 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.2 square miles in Poca, Putnam County, West Virginia. The area is home to 5,163 residents, producing a population density of 57 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 25159 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25159 sits at $56,517 (2% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,919. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $160,000 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $634 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25159 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 25159 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 25159
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,919
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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