ZIP Code 25234

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Arnoldsburg · Calhoun County · West Virginia

Population
1,200

10/sq mi

Median income
$42,813

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,700

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.1%

Median age 53.7

Land area
120.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25234 in Arnoldsburg, West Virginia has a population of 1,200. The median household income is $42,813, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $99,700, 64% below the US average. 4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25234 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.0 square miles in Arnoldsburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,200 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 25234 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25234 sits at $42,813 (26% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,361. The poverty rate stands at 31.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $99,700 (28% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25234 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 25234 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 →

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 25234, Arnoldsburg, 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

1,200

Population

120.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25234?

53.7

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
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 2.3%
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?

$42,813

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$28,361

Per Capita Income

31.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.1%

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

What does housing look like?

389

Total Housing Units

254

Occupied Units

135

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$99,700

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 25234, employing approximately 114 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,226,000.

14

Businesses

114

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%

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 25234 vs 25261 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25261 Millstone, WV 335 2.4 mi
25268 Orma, WV 871 5.6 mi
26151 Mount Zion, WV 558 5.5 mi
26147 Grantsville, WV 2,188 7.3 mi
26638 Shock, WV 178 7.5 mi
25235 Chloe, WV 949 10.0 mi
26141 Creston, WV 364 10.1 mi
25259 Looneyville, WV 699 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25234 in?
ZIP code 25234 (Arnoldsburg) is located in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25234?
ZIP code 25234 in Arnoldsburg, WV has a population of 1,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25234?
The median household income in ZIP 25234 is $42,813, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25234?
The median home value in ZIP 25234 is $99,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25234?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25234 is White at 97.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25234?
ZIP code 25234 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 114 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25234?
In ZIP code 25234, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.1% 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 25234?
In ZIP code 25234, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25234?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25234 is 31.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Arnoldsburg, 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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