Point Pleasant, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25550
Mason County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,077
- 71/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,497
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Point Pleasant pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 71
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25550 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25550 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Point Pleasant, Mason County, West Virginia, home to 9,077 residents across 127.5 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25550 reports a modest median household income of $49,497 (14% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,580. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $144,600 (5% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $631; 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mason County, so 25550 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 25550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Point Pleasant, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25550.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 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 25550, Point Pleasant, 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
9,077
Population
127.5
Area (sq mi)
71
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25550?
46.7
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
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?
$49,497
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$31,580
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25550 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Point Pleasant, 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)
$49,497 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
4,500housing units
4,500
Total Housing Units
3,921
Occupied Units
579
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$631
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 174 business establishments in ZIP 25550, employing approximately 1,946 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,938,000.
174
Businesses
1,946
Employees
$78.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.5% |
| Information | 5 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.7% |
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 25550 vs 25106 →
ZIP 25550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25550
Point Pleasant (25550)
9,077 residents
- 45760
Middleport (45760)
3,892 residents
- 25515 2,335
Gallipolis Ferry (25515)
2,335 residents
- 25253 2,051
Letart (25253)
2,051 residents
- 25260 1,577
Mason (25260)
1,577 residents
- 25287 1,272
West Columbia (25287)
1,272 residents
- 45620 917
Cheshire (45620)
917 residents
- 45779 755
Syracuse (45779)
755 residents
- 25187 719
Southside (25187)
719 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25287
West Columbia (25287)
$99,458 median income
- 45620
Cheshire (45620)
$76,646 median income
- 25253
Letart (25253)
$62,756 median income
- 25247
Hartford (25247)
$52,969 median income
- 25550
Point Pleasant (25550)
$49,497 median income
- 25260
Mason (25260)
$49,167 median income
- 45760
Middleport (45760)
$46,905 median income
- 25515
Gallipolis Ferry (25515)
$46,904 median income
- 45779
Syracuse (45779)
$44,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25550 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25106 | Henderson, WV | 642 | 5.9 mi |
| 25287 | West Columbia, WV | 1,272 | 6.3 mi |
| 45620 | Cheshire, OH | 917 | 7.1 mi |
| 25253 | Letart, WV | 2,051 | 6.9 mi |
| 25187 | Southside, WV | 719 | 10.1 mi |
| 25515 | Gallipolis Ferry, WV | 2,335 | 9.0 mi |
| 25260 | Mason, WV | 1,577 | 10.3 mi |
| 45760 | Middleport, OH | 3,892 | 10.5 mi |
| 25247 | Hartford, WV | 509 | 10.3 mi |
| 45779 | Syracuse, OH | 755 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25550, 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 (9,077 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 25550 in?
ZIP code 25550 (Point Pleasant) is located in Mason County, West Virginia. Mason County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mason-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25550?
ZIP code 25550 in Point Pleasant, WV has a population of 9,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25550?
The median household income in ZIP 25550 is $49,497, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25550?
The median home value in ZIP 25550 is $144,600, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25550?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25550 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25550?
ZIP code 25550 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 1,946 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25550?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25550 are: Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (30), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25550?
In ZIP code 25550, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 25550?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25550 is 25.1 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 25550?
In ZIP code 25550, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25550?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25550 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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