ZIP Code 25526
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Hurricane · Putnam County · West Virginia
- Population
- 21,902
- Median income
- $85,176
- Median home value
- $235,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.0%
- Land area
- 237.8 sq mi
92/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
New York
ZIP code 25526 in Hurricane, West Virginia has a population of 21,902. The median household income is $85,176, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $235,400, 15% below the US average. 36.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 237.8 square miles in Hurricane, Putnam County, West Virginia. The area is home to 21,902 residents, producing a population density of 92 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 25526 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25526 sits at $85,176 (48% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $44,556. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $235,400 (70% above the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 80.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Putnam County, so you can benchmark 25526 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 25526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,556
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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