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Barboursville, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25504

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

12,661
99/sq mi
$62,530
Median income
$178,400
Median home value
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barboursville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
99
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25504 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia, home to 12,661 residents across 128.4 square miles, a density of 99 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25504 reports a modest median household income of $62,530 (8% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,288. Poverty here runs at 13.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $178,400 (29% above the state average), median rent at $982 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 25504 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cabell County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 25504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barboursville, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25504.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 25504, Barboursville, 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

12,661

Population

128.4

Area (sq mi)

99

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25504?

40.5

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

How ZIP 25504 ranks nationally

Barboursville, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,530 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%

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

Owner 79.6%
Renter 20.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25504 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 25504 ranks #3 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 25504 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 25504 ranks #4 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
25559 Salt Rock, WV 2,152 3.7 mi
25545 Ona, WV 4,512 6.6 mi
25702 Huntington, WV 7,788 5.7 mi
25705 Huntington, WV 20,711 5.8 mi
25701 Huntington, WV 23,284 7.8 mi
25571 West Hamlin, WV 2,206 8.0 mi
45669 Proctorville, OH 10,399 9.7 mi
25541 Milton, WV 9,350 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cabell County

25701 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 23,284
25705 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 20,711
25541 standard
Milton, WV
Pop: 9,350
25702 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 7,788
25703 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 6,751
25510 standard
Culloden, WV
Pop: 5,074

Related Areas

Cabell County Barboursville, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25504 in? ▼
ZIP code 25504 (Barboursville) is located in Cabell County, West Virginia. Cabell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cabell-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25504? ▼
ZIP code 25504 in Barboursville, WV has a population of 12,661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25504 is $62,530, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25504 is $178,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25504 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25504? ▼
ZIP code 25504 has 439 business establishments employing approximately 6,643 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25504 are: Retail trade (136), Accommodation and food services (66), Health care and social assistance (49). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25504 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25504? ▼
In ZIP code 25504, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25504 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25504? ▼
In ZIP code 25504, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25504 is 13.0% 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.