ZIP Code 25168

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Red House · Putnam County · West Virginia

Population
2,503

30/sq mi

Median income
$101,660

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$207,200

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.9%

Median age 44.5

Land area
83.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 25168 in Red House, West Virginia has a population of 2,503. The median household income is $101,660, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $207,200, 26% below the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25168 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.4 square miles in Red House, Putnam County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,503 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 25168 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25168 sits at $101,660 (76% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $42,314. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $207,200 (50% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25168 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, 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 25168 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 25168

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25168.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25168, Red House, 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

2,503

Population

83.4

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25168?

44.5

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.9%
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 0.1%
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?

$101,660

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$42,314

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,117

Total Housing Units

981

Occupied Units

136

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$207,200

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 25168, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,597,000.

21

Businesses

217

Employees

$14.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 23.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 19.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 14.3%

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 25168 vs 25109 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25109 Hometown, WV 661 2.8 mi
25070 Eleanor, WV 1,683 3.2 mi
25011 Bancroft, WV 800 4.4 mi
25033 Buffalo, WV 2,234 4.1 mi
25213 Winfield, WV 5,512 4.5 mi
25560 Scott Depot, WV 7,997 8.4 mi
25159 Poca, WV 5,163 6.6 mi
25124 Liberty, WV 1,214 7.2 mi
25082 Fraziers Bottom, WV 1,673 8.7 mi
25143 Nitro, WV 8,579 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25168 in?
ZIP code 25168 (Red House) 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 25168?
ZIP code 25168 in Red House, WV has a population of 2,503 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25168?
The median household income in ZIP 25168 is $101,660, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25168?
The median home value in ZIP 25168 is $207,200, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25168?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25168 is White at 99.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25168?
ZIP code 25168 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25168?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25168 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25168?
In ZIP code 25168, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 25168?
In ZIP code 25168, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25168?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25168 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Red House, WV

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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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