Ona, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25545
Cabell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,512
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,813
- Median income Above-median income area
- $214,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ona pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25545 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 25545 (Ona, WV) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.2 in 2023 to 181.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 25545 covers 72.1 square miles in Ona, Cabell County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,512 residents on file, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25545 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,813 (61% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,367. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $214,600 (55% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 92.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $943.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cabell County, so 25545 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 25545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ona, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25545.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 25545, Ona, 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
4,512
Population
72.1
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25545?
44.0
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$92,813
Median Household Income
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$44,367
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25545 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Ona, 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)
$92,813 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
2,266housing units
2,266
Total Housing Units
2,029
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,600
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$943
Median Rent
1987
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
182
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+82%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25545 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 139 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 151 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 171 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 184 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 182 |
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 64 business establishments in ZIP 25545, employing approximately 679 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,678,000.
64
Businesses
679
Employees
$35.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 21.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.7% |
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 25545 vs 25541 →
ZIP 25545 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
20,711 residents
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
12,661 residents
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
10,399 residents
- 25541
Milton (25541)
9,350 residents
- 25702 7,788
Huntington (25702)
7,788 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 25545 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25545 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
- 25537
Lesage (25537)
$68,385 median income
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
$67,500 median income
- 25541
Milton (25541)
$62,782 median income
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
$62,530 median income
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
$61,329 median income
- 25520
Glenwood (25520)
$51,875 median income
- 25702
Huntington (25702)
$40,708 median income
- 25559 $34,727
Salt Rock (25559)
$34,727 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25545 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25541 | Milton, WV | 9,350 | 5.2 mi |
| 25537 | Lesage, WV | 1,993 | 5.2 mi |
| 25504 | Barboursville, WV | 12,661 | 6.6 mi |
| 25702 | Huntington, WV | 7,788 | 5.9 mi |
| 25559 | Salt Rock, WV | 2,152 | 9.4 mi |
| 25520 | Glenwood, WV | 1,561 | 7.2 mi |
| 45669 | Proctorville, OH | 10,399 | 7.4 mi |
| 25705 | Huntington, WV | 20,711 | 8.4 mi |
| 25503 | Ashton, WV | 729 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25545, 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 (4,512 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 25545 in?
ZIP code 25545 (Ona) 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 25545?
ZIP code 25545 in Ona, WV has a population of 4,512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25545?
The median household income in ZIP 25545 is $92,813, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25545?
The median home value in ZIP 25545 is $214,600, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25545 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25545?
ZIP code 25545 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 679 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25545 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (10), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25545?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25545 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 25545?
In ZIP code 25545, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% 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 25545?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25545 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25545?
In ZIP code 25545, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25545 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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