PlainZIP

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
$70,508
Median income
$162,100
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kenova pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th 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.

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 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.

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 -. 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 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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 25530?

43.2

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

How ZIP 25530 ranks nationally

Kenova, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,508 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$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 25530 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25530 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

25704 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 16,441
25570 standard
Wayne, WV
Pop: 6,640
25514 standard
Fort Gay, WV
Pop: 4,024
25535 standard
Lavalette, WV
Pop: 2,783
25555 standard
Prichard, WV
Pop: 2,325
25517 standard
Genoa, WV
Pop: 2,071

Related Areas

Wayne County Kenova, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.