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 Moderate-density area
- $62,530
- Median income Near-median income area
- $178,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25504 (Barboursville, WV) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.0 in 2023 to 185.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,288. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $178,400 (29% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $982.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cabell County, so 25504 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 25504
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barboursville, WV
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$34,288
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25504 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Barboursville, 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)
$62,530 Top 35% higher than 65% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,577housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 25504 vs 25559 →
ZIP 25504 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
23,284 residents
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
20,711 residents
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
12,661 residents
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
10,399 residents
- 25541
Milton (25541)
9,350 residents
- 25702 7,788
Huntington (25702)
7,788 residents
- 25545 4,512
Ona (25545)
4,512 residents
- 25571 2,206
West Hamlin (25571)
2,206 residents
- 25559 2,152
Salt Rock (25559)
2,152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25504 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25504 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25545
Ona (25545)
$92,813 median income
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
$67,500 median income
- 25541
Milton (25541)
$62,782 median income
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
$62,530 median income
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
$61,329 median income
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
$56,292 median income
- 25571
West Hamlin (25571)
$49,201 median income
- 25702
Huntington (25702)
$40,708 median income
- 25559 $34,727
Salt Rock (25559)
$34,727 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25504, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,661 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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