ZIP Code 25523

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Hamlin · Lincoln County · West Virginia

Population
2,647

24/sq mi

Median income
$66,563

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$86,600

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.2%

Median age 43.6

Land area
108.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 25523 in Hamlin, West Virginia has a population of 2,647. The median household income is $66,563, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $86,600, 69% below the US average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25523 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.5 square miles in Hamlin, Lincoln County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,647 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 25523 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25523 sits at $66,563 (15% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,571. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $86,600 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $688 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25523 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 25523 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 25523

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25523.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25523, Hamlin, 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

2,647

Population

108.5

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25523?

43.6

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$66,563

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$28,571

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,241

Total Housing Units

870

Occupied Units

371

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$86,600

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$688

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 25523, employing approximately 590 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,224,000.

56

Businesses

590

Employees

$20.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 13 23.2%
Retail trade 10 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 12.5%
Finance and insurance 5 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 5.4%
Construction 3 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.4%

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 25523 vs 25571 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25571 West Hamlin, WV 2,206 4.7 mi
25510 Culloden, WV 5,074 7.8 mi
25521 Griffithsville, WV 1,101 5.8 mi
25506 Branchland, WV 5,037 7.9 mi
25573 Yawkey, WV 970 8.1 mi
25540 Midkiff, WV 290 9.1 mi
25526 Hurricane, WV 21,902 9.5 mi
25501 Alkol, WV 1,130 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25523 in?
ZIP code 25523 (Hamlin) is located in Lincoln County, West Virginia. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25523?
ZIP code 25523 in Hamlin, WV has a population of 2,647 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25523?
The median household income in ZIP 25523 is $66,563, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25523?
The median home value in ZIP 25523 is $86,600, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25523 is White at 98.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25523?
ZIP code 25523 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 590 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25523?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25523 are: Health care and social assistance (13), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25523?
In ZIP code 25523, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 25523?
In ZIP code 25523, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25523 is 16.1% 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 Hamlin, WV

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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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