ZIP Code 25239

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Cottageville · Jackson County · West Virginia

Population
1,732

26/sq mi

Median income
$80,446

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 63% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,100

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.2%

Median age 40.2

Land area
67.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 25239 in Cottageville, West Virginia has a population of 1,732. The median household income is $80,446, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $159,100, 43% below the US average. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25239 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.4 square miles in Cottageville, Jackson County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,732 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 25239 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25239 sits at $80,446 (39% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,119. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $159,100 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,012 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25239 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 25239 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 25239, Cottageville, 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

1,732

Population

67.4

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25239?

40.2

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
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 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$80,446

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$30,119

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

751

Total Housing Units

637

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$159,100

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,012

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 25239, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,757,000.

9

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 25239 vs 25264 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25264 Mount Alto, WV 441 3.1 mi
25262 Millwood, WV 898 4.6 mi
25241 Evans, WV 1,710 4.4 mi
25123 Leon, WV 3,535 8.0 mi
45770 Portland, OH 620 10.1 mi
45771 Racine, OH 3,432 10.2 mi
25253 Letart, WV 2,051 8.9 mi
25245 Given, WV 739 11.2 mi
25265 New Haven, WV 1,564 11.8 mi
26164 Ravenswood, WV 8,262 12.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25239 in?
ZIP code 25239 (Cottageville) is located in Jackson County, West Virginia. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25239?
ZIP code 25239 in Cottageville, WV has a population of 1,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25239?
The median household income in ZIP 25239 is $80,446, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25239?
The median home value in ZIP 25239 is $159,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25239 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25239?
ZIP code 25239 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25239?
In ZIP code 25239, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 25239?
In ZIP code 25239, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25239 is 16.6% 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 Cottageville, 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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