Whitesville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25209
Boone County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,227
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,674
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25209 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25209 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whitesville, Boone County, West Virginia, home to just 1,227 residents across 69.7 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25209 reports a modest median household income of $48,674 (16% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,546. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,500 (34% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $538; owner occupancy is 81.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Boone County, so 25209 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 25209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitesville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25209.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 25209, Whitesville, 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
1,227
Population
69.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25209?
51.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$48,674
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$27,546
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25209 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Whitesville, 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)
$48,674 34th percentile higher than 34% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
497housing units
497
Total Housing Units
247
Occupied Units
250
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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 25209 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25181
Seth (25181)
1,853 residents
- 25209
Whitesville (25209)
1,227 residents
- 25140
Naoma (25140)
1,012 residents
- 25060 618
Dorothy (25060)
618 residents
- 25193 477
Sylvester (25193)
477 residents
- 25054 426
Dawes (25054)
426 residents
- 25148 332
Orgas (25148)
332 residents
- 25062 230
Dry Creek (25062)
230 residents
- 25204 211
Twilight (25204)
211 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25209 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25054
Dawes (25054)
$95,952 median income
- 25193
Sylvester (25193)
$74,286 median income
- 25148
Orgas (25148)
$69,115 median income
- 25209
Whitesville (25209)
$48,674 median income
- 25181
Seth (25181)
$46,705 median income
- 25048
Colcord (25048)
$41,179 median income
- 25204 $13,684
Twilight (25204)
$13,684 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25209 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25209, 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 (1,227 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 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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