PlainZIP

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
$62,782
Median income
$179,700
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,183. Poverty here runs at 11.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. Housing costs here run $179,700 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,122 a month; 82.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 25541 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cabell County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 25541?

45.0

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

How ZIP 25541 ranks nationally

Milton, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,782 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25541 ranks #3 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 25541 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 25541 ranks #5 of 8 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
25545 Ona, WV 4,512 5.2 mi
25510 Culloden, WV 5,074 5.5 mi
25520 Glenwood, WV 1,561 7.6 mi
25526 Hurricane, WV 21,902 8.8 mi
25537 Lesage, WV 1,993 9.2 mi
25504 Barboursville, WV 12,661 9.4 mi
25559 Salt Rock, WV 2,152 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cabell County

25701 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 23,284
25705 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 20,711
25504 standard
Barboursville, WV
Pop: 12,661
25702 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 7,788
25703 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 6,751
25510 standard
Culloden, WV
Pop: 5,074

Related Areas

Cabell County Milton, WV West Virginia

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.

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