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Chloe, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25235

Calhoun County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

949
11/sq mi
$52,070
Median income
$147,900
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chloe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25235 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chloe, Calhoun County, West Virginia, home to just 949 residents across 88.7 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25235 reports a modest median household income of $52,070 (10% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,023. Poverty here runs at 39.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $147,900 (7% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 25235 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 25235, Chloe, 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

949

Population

88.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25235?

38.4

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$52,070

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$23,023

Per Capita Income

39.4%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25235 ranks nationally

Chloe, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,070 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

457

Total Housing Units

329

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$147,900

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 25235, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,773,000.

4

Businesses

22

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 25235 vs 25268 →

ZIP 25235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25235 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25235 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25268 Orma, WV 871 4.4 mi
25141 Nebo, WV 195 4.3 mi
25266 Newton, WV 797 5.7 mi
25285 Wallback, WV 595 8.7 mi
25113 Ivydale, WV 957 7.8 mi
25234 Arnoldsburg, WV 1,200 10.0 mi
26638 Shock, WV 178 8.1 mi
25251 Left Hand, WV 429 8.4 mi
26636 Rosedale, WV 487 9.7 mi
25164 Procious, WV 1,257 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

26147 standard
Grantsville, WV
Pop: 2,188
25234 standard
Arnoldsburg, WV
Pop: 1,200
26137 standard
Big Springs, WV
Pop: 939
25268 standard
Orma, WV
Pop: 871
26136 standard
Big Bend, WV
Pop: 644
26151 standard
Mount Zion, WV
Pop: 558

Related Areas

Calhoun County Chloe, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25235 in? ▼
ZIP code 25235 (Chloe) 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 25235? ▼
ZIP code 25235 in Chloe, WV has a population of 949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25235 is $52,070, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25235 is $147,900, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25235 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25235? ▼
ZIP code 25235 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25235? ▼
In ZIP code 25235, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 25235? ▼
In ZIP code 25235, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25235 is 39.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.