ZIP Code 25537

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Lesage · Cabell County · West Virginia

Population
1,993

36/sq mi

Median income
$68,385

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$188,700

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.7%

Median age 36.8

Land area
55.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25537 in Lesage, West Virginia has a population of 1,993. The median household income is $68,385, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $188,700, 32% below the US average. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25537 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.1 square miles in Lesage, Cabell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,993 residents, producing a population density of 36 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 25537 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25537 sits at $68,385 (18% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,411. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $188,700 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $884 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25537 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cabell County, so you can benchmark 25537 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 →

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 25537, Lesage, 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

1,993

Population

55.1

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25537?

36.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$68,385

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$33,411

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,068

Total Housing Units

785

Occupied Units

283

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$188,700

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 25537, employing approximately 305 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,419,000.

17

Businesses

305

Employees

$8.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 17.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 17.6%

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 25537 vs 25545 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25545 Ona, WV 4,512 5.2 mi
45623 Crown City, OH 3,494 7.7 mi
45669 Proctorville, OH 10,399 5.1 mi
25520 Glenwood, WV 1,561 5.5 mi
25702 Huntington, WV 7,788 7.0 mi
45678 Scottown, OH 1,101 7.5 mi
25705 Huntington, WV 20,711 9.9 mi
25541 Milton, WV 9,350 9.2 mi
25703 Huntington, WV 6,751 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25537 in?
ZIP code 25537 (Lesage) is located in Cabell County, West Virginia. Cabell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cabell-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25537?
ZIP code 25537 in Lesage, WV has a population of 1,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25537?
The median household income in ZIP 25537 is $68,385, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25537?
The median home value in ZIP 25537 is $188,700, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25537 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25537?
ZIP code 25537 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25537?
In ZIP code 25537, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 25537?
In ZIP code 25537, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25537 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lesage, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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