Harts, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25524
Lincoln County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,486
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,194
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harts pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25524 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25524 covers 249.0 square miles in Harts, Lincoln County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,486 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25524 reports a modest median household income of $40,194 (30% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,108. The poverty rate is 30.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,700 (35% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 82.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 25524 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 25524
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harts, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25524.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 25524, Harts, 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
3,486
Population
249.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25524?
47.9
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
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?
$40,194
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$22,108
Per Capita Income
30.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25524 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Harts, 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)
$40,194 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
1,374housing units
1,374
Total Housing Units
1,118
Occupied Units
256
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,700
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 25524, employing approximately 225 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,804,000.
15
Businesses
225
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 26.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 20.0% |
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 25524 vs 25505 →
ZIP 25524 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25508
Chapmanville (25508)
9,837 residents
- 25524 3,486
Harts (25524)
3,486 residents
- 25557 1,754
Ranger (25557)
1,754 residents
- 25649 1,397
Verdunville (25649)
1,397 residents
- 25671 1,286
Dingess (25671)
1,286 residents
- 25666 654
Breeden (25666)
654 residents
- 25565 651
Spurlockville (25565)
651 residents
- 25624 480
Henlawson (25624)
480 residents
- 25505 477
Big Creek (25505)
477 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25524 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25524 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25649
Verdunville (25649)
$53,262 median income
- 25508
Chapmanville (25508)
$48,144 median income
- 25671
Dingess (25671)
$42,679 median income
- 25524
Harts (25524)
$40,194 median income
- 25565
Spurlockville (25565)
$34,966 median income
- 25557
Ranger (25557)
$30,804 median income
- 25666 $14,519
Breeden (25666)
$14,519 median income
- 25624 $14,339
Henlawson (25624)
$14,339 median income
- 25540 $2,499
Midkiff (25540)
$2,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25524 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25505 | Big Creek, WV | 477 | 4.2 mi |
| 25557 | Ranger, WV | 1,754 | 6.3 mi |
| 25508 | Chapmanville, WV | 9,837 | 6.1 mi |
| 25540 | Midkiff, WV | 290 | 10.1 mi |
| 25649 | Verdunville, WV | 1,397 | 10.4 mi |
| 25671 | Dingess, WV | 1,286 | 10.0 mi |
| 25666 | Breeden, WV | 654 | 9.6 mi |
| 25565 | Spurlockville, WV | 651 | 10.4 mi |
| 25624 | Henlawson, WV | 480 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25524, 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 (3,486 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 25524 in?
ZIP code 25524 (Harts) 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 25524?
ZIP code 25524 in Harts, WV has a population of 3,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25524?
The median household income in ZIP 25524 is $40,194, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25524?
The median home value in ZIP 25524 is $89,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25524 is White at 98.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25524?
ZIP code 25524 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25524?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25524 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25524?
In ZIP code 25524, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% 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 25524?
In ZIP code 25524, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25524 is 30.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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