ZIP Code 25530
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Kenova · Wayne County · West Virginia
- Population
- 5,877
- Median income
- $70,508
- Median home value
- $162,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.6%
- Land area
- 39.4 sq mi
149/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
New York
ZIP code 25530 in Kenova, West Virginia has a population of 5,877. The median household income is $70,508, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $162,100, 42% below the US average. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25530 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.4 square miles in Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia. The area is home to 5,877 residents, producing a population density of 149 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 25530 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25530 sits at $70,508 (22% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,789. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $162,100 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $807 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25530 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 25530 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 25530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$37,789
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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