ZIP Code 25504
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Barboursville · Cabell County · West Virginia
- Population
- 12,661
- Median income
- $62,530
- Median home value
- $178,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.9%
- Land area
- 128.4 sq mi
99/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
New York
ZIP code 25504 in Barboursville, West Virginia has a population of 12,661. The median household income is $62,530, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $178,400, 36% below the US average. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25504 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 128.4 square miles in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 12,661 residents, producing a population density of 99 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 25504 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25504 sits at $62,530 (8% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,288. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $178,400 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $982 per month, and 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25504 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cabell County, so you can benchmark 25504 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 25504
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25504.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 49
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 39
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Finance and insurance 32
Finance and insurance
32 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25504, Barboursville, 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
12,661
Population
128.4
Area (sq mi)
99
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25504?
40.5
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
2.6%
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?
$62,530
Median Household Income
+8% vs state
$34,288
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,577
Total Housing Units
4,735
Occupied Units
842
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,400
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$982
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25504 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 149 |
| 2021 | +4.1% | 155 |
| 2022 | +6.1% | 165 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 179 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 186 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 439 business establishments in ZIP 25504, employing approximately 6,643 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,162,000.
439
Businesses
6,643
Employees
$207.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 136 | 31.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 22 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.7% |
| Information | 8 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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