Milton, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25541
Cabell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,350
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,782
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25541 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 25541 (Milton, WV) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 164.5 in 2023 to 168.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 25541 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milton, Cabell County, West Virginia, home to 9,350 residents across 181.2 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25541 reports a modest median household income of $62,782 (9% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,183. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $179,700 (30% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 82.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,122.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cabell County, so 25541 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 25541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milton, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25541.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 25541, Milton, 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
9,350
Population
181.2
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25541?
45.0
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.6%
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?
$62,782
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$36,183
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25541 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Milton, 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)
$62,782 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
4,218housing units
4,218
Total Housing Units
3,737
Occupied Units
481
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,700
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,122
Median Rent
1992
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
169
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+69%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25541 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +69% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -5.4% | 135 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 156 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 167 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 165 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 169 |
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 141 business establishments in ZIP 25541, employing approximately 1,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,379,000.
141
Businesses
1,958
Employees
$95.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 22.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 14 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.1% |
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 25541 vs 25545 →
ZIP 25541 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
21,902 residents
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
12,661 residents
- 25541
Milton (25541)
9,350 residents
- 25510 5,074
Culloden (25510)
5,074 residents
- 25545 4,512
Ona (25545)
4,512 residents
- 25559 2,152
Salt Rock (25559)
2,152 residents
- 25537 1,993
Lesage (25537)
1,993 residents
- 25520 1,561
Glenwood (25520)
1,561 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25541 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25545
Ona (25545)
$92,813 median income
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
$85,176 median income
- 25510
Culloden (25510)
$72,894 median income
- 25537
Lesage (25537)
$68,385 median income
- 25541
Milton (25541)
$62,782 median income
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
$62,530 median income
- 25520
Glenwood (25520)
$51,875 median income
- 25559 $34,727
Salt Rock (25559)
$34,727 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25541 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25541, 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 (9,350 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 25541 in?
ZIP code 25541 (Milton) 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 25541?
ZIP code 25541 in Milton, WV has a population of 9,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25541?
The median household income in ZIP 25541 is $62,782, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25541?
The median home value in ZIP 25541 is $179,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25541?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25541 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25541?
ZIP code 25541 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 1,958 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25541?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25541 are: Retail trade (32), Accommodation and food services (19), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25541?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25541 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 69%. 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 25541?
In ZIP code 25541, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25541?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25541 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25541?
In ZIP code 25541, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25541?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25541 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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