ZIP Code 25541
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Milton · Cabell County · West Virginia
- Population
- 9,350
- Median income
- $62,782
- Median home value
- $179,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.6%
- Land area
- 181.2 sq mi
52/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
New York
ZIP code 25541 in Milton, West Virginia has a population of 9,350. The median household income is $62,782, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $179,700, 35% below the US average. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25541 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 181.2 square miles in Milton, Cabell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 9,350 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 25541 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25541 sits at $62,782 (9% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,183. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $179,700 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25541 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cabell County, so you can benchmark 25541 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 25541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,183
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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