ZIP Code 25520

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Glenwood · Mason County · West Virginia

Population
1,561

15/sq mi

Median income
$51,875

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
2.6%

Median age 63.9

Land area
102.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 25520 in Glenwood, West Virginia has a population of 1,561. The median household income is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average. 2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.0 square miles in Glenwood, Mason County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,561 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 25520 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25520 sits at $51,875 (10% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,713. The poverty rate stands at 0.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mason County, so you can benchmark 25520 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 →

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 25520, Glenwood, 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

1,561

Population

102.0

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25520?

63.9

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
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 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$51,875

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$30,713

Per Capita Income

0.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.6%

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

What does housing look like?

698

Total Housing Units

572

Occupied Units

126

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25520 vs 25503 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25503 Ashton, WV 729 4.7 mi
25537 Lesage, WV 1,993 5.5 mi
25545 Ona, WV 4,512 7.2 mi
25541 Milton, WV 9,350 7.6 mi
45623 Crown City, OH 3,494 7.4 mi
25502 Apple Grove, WV 1,034 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25520 in?
ZIP code 25520 (Glenwood) is located in Mason County, West Virginia. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25520?
ZIP code 25520 in Glenwood, WV has a population of 1,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25520?
The median household income in ZIP 25520 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25520?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25520 is White at 98.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25520?
In ZIP code 25520, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.6% 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 25520?
In ZIP code 25520, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25520?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25520 is 0.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Glenwood, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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