Millwood, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25262
Jackson County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 898
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,914
- Median income Near-median income area
- $141,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millwood pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25262 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25262 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millwood, Jackson County, West Virginia, home to just 898 residents across 19.3 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25262 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,914 (28% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,186. Unemployment is 10.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $141,900 (3% above the average West Virginia ZIP); 98.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 25262 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 25262
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millwood, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25262.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 25262, Millwood, 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
898
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25262?
36.9
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
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?
$73,914
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$36,186
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25262 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Millwood, 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)
$73,914 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
520housing units
520
Total Housing Units
471
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,900
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 25262, employing approximately 786 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,499,000.
30
Businesses
786
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
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 25262 vs 25239 →
ZIP 25262 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25271
Ripley (25271)
9,304 residents
- 26164
Ravenswood (26164)
8,262 residents
- 45771 3,432
Racine (45771)
3,432 residents
- 25253 2,051
Letart (25253)
2,051 residents
- 25239 1,732
Cottageville (25239)
1,732 residents
- 25241 1,710
Evans (25241)
1,710 residents
- 25265 1,564
New Haven (25265)
1,564 residents
- 25262 898
Millwood (25262)
898 residents
- 45779 755
Syracuse (45779)
755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25262 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25262 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25239
Cottageville (25239)
$80,446 median income
- 25262
Millwood (25262)
$73,914 median income
- 25264
Mount Alto (25264)
$66,150 median income
- 25253
Letart (25253)
$62,756 median income
- 25241
Evans (25241)
$57,336 median income
- 25271
Ripley (25271)
$52,150 median income
- 25265
New Haven (25265)
$51,827 median income
- 26164
Ravenswood (26164)
$45,104 median income
- 45779
Syracuse (45779)
$44,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25262 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25239 | Cottageville, WV | 1,732 | 4.6 mi |
| 45770 | Portland, OH | 620 | 5.5 mi |
| 25264 | Mount Alto, WV | 441 | 5.0 mi |
| 45771 | Racine, OH | 3,432 | 6.4 mi |
| 25241 | Evans, WV | 1,710 | 8.6 mi |
| 25253 | Letart, WV | 2,051 | 7.7 mi |
| 26164 | Ravenswood, WV | 8,262 | 8.3 mi |
| 25265 | New Haven, WV | 1,564 | 8.8 mi |
| 45779 | Syracuse, OH | 755 | 10.0 mi |
| 25271 | Ripley, WV | 9,304 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25262, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 25262 in?
ZIP code 25262 (Millwood) 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 25262?
ZIP code 25262 in Millwood, WV has a population of 898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25262?
The median household income in ZIP 25262 is $73,914, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25262?
The median home value in ZIP 25262 is $141,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25262?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25262 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25262?
ZIP code 25262 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25262?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25262 are: Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25262?
In ZIP code 25262, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 25262?
In ZIP code 25262, approximately 98.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25262?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25262 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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