PlainZIP

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
$66,563
Median income
$86,600
Median home value
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hamlin pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th 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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,571. Local economic indicators show a 16.1% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. 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.

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 -. To put 25523 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lincoln 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 25523

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamlin, WV

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

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

How ZIP 25523 ranks nationally

Hamlin, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,563 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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 25523 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 25523 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 25523 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 25523 ranks #3 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

25506 standard
Branchland, WV
Pop: 5,037
25524 standard
Harts, WV
Pop: 3,486
25003 standard
Alum Creek, WV
Pop: 2,782
25571 standard
West Hamlin, WV
Pop: 2,206
25557 standard
Ranger, WV
Pop: 1,754
25564 standard
Sod, WV
Pop: 1,250

Related Areas

Lincoln County Hamlin, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.