PlainZIP

Genoa, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25517

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

2,071
20/sq mi
$44,696
Median income
$94,200
Median home value
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25517 covers 105.7 square miles in Genoa, Wayne County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,071 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25517 reports a modest median household income of $44,696 (23% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,286. Poverty here runs at 18.6%, with unemployment measured at 19.4%. The typical home here is valued at $94,200 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $849 monthly, and 84.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. To put 25517 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wayne 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 →

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 25517, Genoa, 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

2,071

Population

105.7

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25517?

45.5

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.4%
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 0.6%
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?

$44,696

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$27,286

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

19.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25517 ranks nationally

Genoa, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,696 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

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

What does housing look like?

801

Total Housing Units

677

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$94,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$849

Median Rent

1979

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 25517, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $225,000.

3

Businesses

10

Employees

$225K

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 25517 vs 25514 →

ZIP 25517 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 25517 ranks #4 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 25517 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 25517 ranks #4 of 6 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
25514 Fort Gay, WV 4,024 4.0 mi
25570 Wayne, WV 6,640 9.1 mi
25511 Dunlow, WV 1,092 7.6 mi
25512 East Lynn, WV 1,237 9.4 mi
25555 Prichard, WV 2,325 10.9 mi
25699 Wilsondale, WV 200 11.8 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 Genoa, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25517 in? ▼
ZIP code 25517 (Genoa) 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 25517? ▼
ZIP code 25517 in Genoa, WV has a population of 2,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25517 is $44,696, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25517 is $94,200, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25517 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25517? ▼
ZIP code 25517 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25517? ▼
In ZIP code 25517, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 25517? ▼
In ZIP code 25517, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25517 is 18.6% 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.