PlainZIP

Dunlow, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25511

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

1,092
5/sq mi
$43,846
Median income
$124,800
Median home value
3.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dunlow pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25511 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25511 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dunlow, Wayne County, West Virginia, home to just 1,092 residents across 237.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25511 reports a modest median household income of $43,846 (24% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $22,642. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $124,800 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 83.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wayne County, letting you compare 25511 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 25511, Dunlow, 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

1,092

Population

237.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25511?

54.9

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
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 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$43,846

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$22,642

Per Capita Income

20.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25511 ranks nationally

Dunlow, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,846 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.1%

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

What does housing look like?

417

Total Housing Units

328

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$124,800

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 25511, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $176,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$176K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 25511 vs 25699 →

ZIP 25511 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 25511 ranks #2 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 25511 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 25511 ranks #2 of 4 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
25699 Wilsondale, WV 200 4.8 mi
25534 Kiahsville, WV 282 5.7 mi
25517 Genoa, WV 2,071 7.6 mi
25669 Crum, WV 887 8.2 mi
25666 Breeden, WV 654 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

25704 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 16,441
25570 standard
Wayne, WV
Pop: 6,640
25530 standard
Kenova, WV
Pop: 5,877
25514 standard
Fort Gay, WV
Pop: 4,024
25535 standard
Lavalette, WV
Pop: 2,783
25555 standard
Prichard, WV
Pop: 2,325

Related Areas

Wayne County Dunlow, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25511 in? ▼
ZIP code 25511 (Dunlow) is located in Wayne County, West Virginia. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25511? ▼
ZIP code 25511 in Dunlow, WV has a population of 1,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25511? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25511 is $43,846, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25511? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25511 is $124,800, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25511? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25511 is White at 96.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25511? ▼
ZIP code 25511 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25511? ▼
In ZIP code 25511, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.1% 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 25511? ▼
In ZIP code 25511, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25511? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25511 is 20.9% 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.