Hamlin, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25523
Lincoln County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,647
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,563
- Median income Near-median income area
- $86,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hamlin pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25523 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25523 covers 108.5 square miles in Hamlin, Lincoln County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,647 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25523 reports a modest median household income of $66,563 (15% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,571. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,600 (37% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $688; owner occupancy is 76.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 25523 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 25523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamlin, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25523.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 25523, Hamlin, 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
2,647
Population
108.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25523?
43.6
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$66,563
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$28,571
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25523 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Hamlin, 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)
$66,563 Top 29% higher than 71% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,241housing units
1,241
Total Housing Units
870
Occupied Units
371
Vacant Units
3.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,600
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 25523 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
21,902 residents
- 25510 5,074
Culloden (25510)
5,074 residents
- 25506 5,037
Branchland (25506)
5,037 residents
- 25523 2,647
Hamlin (25523)
2,647 residents
- 25571 2,206
West Hamlin (25571)
2,206 residents
- 25501 1,130
Alkol (25501)
1,130 residents
- 25521 1,101
Griffithsville (25521)
1,101 residents
- 25573 970
Yawkey (25573)
970 residents
- 25540 290
Midkiff (25540)
290 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25523 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25523 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
$85,176 median income
- 25510
Culloden (25510)
$72,894 median income
- 25523
Hamlin (25523)
$66,563 median income
- 25521
Griffithsville (25521)
$61,375 median income
- 25571
West Hamlin (25571)
$49,201 median income
- 25506
Branchland (25506)
$44,013 median income
- 25501
Alkol (25501)
$42,188 median income
- 25540 $2,499
Midkiff (25540)
$2,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25523 ranks #3 of 8 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 25523, 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 (2,647 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 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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