Hurricane, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25526
Putnam County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,902
- 92/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,176
- Median income Above-median income area
- $235,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hurricane pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 92
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25526 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25526 (Hurricane, WV) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.7 in 2023 to 194.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 25526 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hurricane, Putnam County, West Virginia, with 21,902 residents across 237.8 square miles, a density of 92 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25526 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,176 (48% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,556. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,400 (70% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 80.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $894.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 25526 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 25526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hurricane, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25526.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 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 25526, Hurricane, 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
21,902
Population
237.8
Area (sq mi)
92
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25526?
40.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
2.1%
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?
$85,176
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$44,556
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25526 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Hurricane, 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)
$85,176 Top 10% higher than 90% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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
9,673housing units
9,673
Total Housing Units
9,062
Occupied Units
611
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,400
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25526 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 144 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 154 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 170 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 188 |
| 2024 | +3.4% | 194 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 571 business establishments in ZIP 25526, employing approximately 7,189 people with a combined annual payroll of $337,720,000.
571
Businesses
7,189
Employees
$337.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 82 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 51 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.5% |
| Information | 13 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 25526 vs 25510 →
ZIP 25526 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25177
Saint Albans (25177)
24,084 residents
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
21,902 residents
- 25541 9,350
Milton (25541)
9,350 residents
- 25560 7,997
Scott Depot (25560)
7,997 residents
- 25213 5,512
Winfield (25213)
5,512 residents
- 25510 5,074
Culloden (25510)
5,074 residents
- 25523 2,647
Hamlin (25523)
2,647 residents
- 25070 1,683
Eleanor (25070)
1,683 residents
- 25202 1,370
Tornado (25202)
1,370 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25526 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25560
Scott Depot (25560)
$103,160 median income
- 25213
Winfield (25213)
$100,711 median income
- 25202
Tornado (25202)
$96,328 median income
- 25011
Bancroft (25011)
$94,375 median income
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
$85,176 median income
- 25070
Eleanor (25070)
$78,578 median income
- 25510
Culloden (25510)
$72,894 median income
- 25523
Hamlin (25523)
$66,563 median income
- 25541
Milton (25541)
$62,782 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25526 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25510 | Culloden, WV | 5,074 | 4.4 mi |
| 25560 | Scott Depot, WV | 7,997 | 5.7 mi |
| 25177 | Saint Albans, WV | 24,084 | 7.8 mi |
| 25213 | Winfield, WV | 5,512 | 8.4 mi |
| 25070 | Eleanor, WV | 1,683 | 10.6 mi |
| 25541 | Milton, WV | 9,350 | 8.8 mi |
| 25523 | Hamlin, WV | 2,647 | 9.5 mi |
| 25202 | Tornado, WV | 1,370 | 8.9 mi |
| 25564 | Sod, WV | 1,250 | 9.9 mi |
| 25011 | Bancroft, WV | 800 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25526, 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 (21,902 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 25526 in?
ZIP code 25526 (Hurricane) is located in Putnam County, West Virginia. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25526?
ZIP code 25526 in Hurricane, WV has a population of 21,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25526?
The median household income in ZIP 25526 is $85,176, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25526?
The median home value in ZIP 25526 is $235,400, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25526?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25526 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25526?
ZIP code 25526 has 571 business establishments employing approximately 7,189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25526?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25526 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Retail trade (82), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25526?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25526 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25526?
In ZIP code 25526, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25526?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25526 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25526?
In ZIP code 25526, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25526?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25526 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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