ZIP Code 25524

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Harts · Lincoln County · West Virginia

Population
3,486

14/sq mi

Median income
$40,194

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$89,700

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.6%

Median age 47.9

Land area
249.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 25524 in Harts, West Virginia has a population of 3,486. The median household income is $40,194, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $89,700, 68% below the US average. 7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25524 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 249.0 square miles in Harts, Lincoln County, West Virginia. The area is home to 3,486 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 25524 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25524 sits at $40,194 (30% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $22,108. The poverty rate stands at 30.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $89,700 (35% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 25524 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 25524

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25524.

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 25524, Harts, 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

3,486

Population

249.0

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25524?

47.9

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$22,108

Per Capita Income

30.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,374

Total Housing Units

1,118

Occupied Units

256

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$89,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Harts, 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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