ZIP Code 25209

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Whitesville · Boone County · West Virginia

Population
1,227

18/sq mi

Median income
$48,674

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$90,500

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.8%

Median age 51.8

Land area
69.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 25209 in Whitesville, West Virginia has a population of 1,227. The median household income is $48,674, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $90,500, 67% below the US average. 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25209 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.7 square miles in Whitesville, Boone County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,227 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 25209 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25209 sits at $48,674 (16% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,546. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $90,500 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $538 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25209 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 25209 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 25209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25209.

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 25209, Whitesville, 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

1,227

Population

69.7

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25209?

51.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

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?

$48,674

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$27,546

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

497

Total Housing Units

247

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$90,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$538

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 25209, employing approximately 767 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,865,000.

22

Businesses

767

Employees

$82.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 31.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 22.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 13.6%

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 25209 vs 25193 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25193 Sylvester, WV 477 5.0 mi
25048 Colcord, WV 38 5.2 mi
25060 Dorothy, WV 618 5.6 mi
25204 Twilight, WV 211 5.3 mi
25148 Orgas, WV 332 6.3 mi
25140 Naoma, WV 1,012 6.9 mi
25093 Gordon, WV 207 7.0 mi
25062 Dry Creek, WV 230 7.8 mi
25054 Dawes, WV 426 10.3 mi
25181 Seth, WV 1,853 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25209 in?
ZIP code 25209 (Whitesville) is located in Boone County, West Virginia. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25209?
ZIP code 25209 in Whitesville, WV has a population of 1,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25209?
The median household income in ZIP 25209 is $48,674, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25209?
The median home value in ZIP 25209 is $90,500, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25209?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25209 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25209?
ZIP code 25209 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25209?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25209 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (5), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25209?
In ZIP code 25209, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 25209?
In ZIP code 25209, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25209?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25209 is 7.6% 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 Whitesville, 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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