Kenova, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25530
Wayne County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,877
- 149/sq mi High-density area
- $70,508
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kenova pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 149
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25530 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 25530 (Kenova, WV) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 152.0 in 2023 to 169.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 25530 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia, home to 5,877 residents across 39.4 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25530 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,508 (22% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,789. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $162,100 (17% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $807.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 25530 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 25530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenova, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25530.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 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 25530, Kenova, 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
5,877
Population
39.4
Area (sq mi)
149
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25530?
43.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$70,508
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$37,789
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25530 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Kenova, 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)
$70,508 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
3,164housing units
3,164
Total Housing Units
2,865
Occupied Units
299
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,100
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$807
Median Rent
1970
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25530 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 142 |
| 2021 | +0.1% | 142 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 166 |
| 2023 | -8.4% | 152 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 170 |
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 106 business establishments in ZIP 25530, employing approximately 1,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,931,000.
106
Businesses
1,438
Employees
$67.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 14.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.8% |
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 25530 vs 25507 →
ZIP 25530 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41101
Ashland (41101)
18,758 residents
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
16,441 residents
- 45680
South Point (45680)
13,074 residents
- 41129
Catlettsburg (41129)
9,922 residents
- 45619
Chesapeake (45619)
8,200 residents
- 25703 6,751
Huntington (25703)
6,751 residents
- 25570 6,640
Wayne (25570)
6,640 residents
- 25530 5,877
Kenova (25530)
5,877 residents
- 25535 2,783
Lavalette (25535)
2,783 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25530 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25535
Lavalette (25535)
$72,446 median income
- 25530
Kenova (25530)
$70,508 median income
- 25555
Prichard (25555)
$66,853 median income
- 41129
Catlettsburg (41129)
$60,885 median income
- 45619
Chesapeake (45619)
$58,453 median income
- 45680
South Point (45680)
$54,523 median income
- 41101
Ashland (41101)
$53,889 median income
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
$53,189 median income
- 25507
Ceredo (25507)
$49,245 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25530 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25507 | Ceredo, WV | 987 | 2.9 mi |
| 25704 | Huntington, WV | 16,441 | 3.0 mi |
| 41129 | Catlettsburg, KY | 9,922 | 4.8 mi |
| 45680 | South Point, OH | 13,074 | 7.0 mi |
| 25555 | Prichard, WV | 2,325 | 8.0 mi |
| 25535 | Lavalette, WV | 2,783 | 7.8 mi |
| 41101 | Ashland, KY | 18,758 | 9.3 mi |
| 25703 | Huntington, WV | 6,751 | 9.2 mi |
| 45619 | Chesapeake, OH | 8,200 | 10.3 mi |
| 25570 | Wayne, WV | 6,640 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25530, 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 (5,877 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 25530 in?
ZIP code 25530 (Kenova) is located in Wayne County, West Virginia. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25530?
ZIP code 25530 in Kenova, WV has a population of 5,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25530?
The median household income in ZIP 25530 is $70,508, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25530?
The median home value in ZIP 25530 is $162,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25530?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25530 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25530?
ZIP code 25530 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25530?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25530 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (15), Transportation and warehousing (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25530?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25530 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 25530?
In ZIP code 25530, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 25530?
In ZIP code 25530, 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 25530?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25530 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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