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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
$49,497
Median income
$144,600
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,580. Poverty here runs at 18.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $144,600 (5% above the state average), median rent at $631 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.2%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mason County, so you can benchmark 25550 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 25550?

46.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$31,580

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25550 ranks nationally

Point Pleasant, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,497 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,500

Total Housing Units

3,921

Occupied Units

579

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$144,600

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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

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ZIP 25550 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 25550 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25550 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 25550 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Mason County

25123 standard
Leon, WV
Pop: 3,535
25515 standard
Gallipolis Ferry, WV
Pop: 2,335
25253 standard
Letart, WV
Pop: 2,051
25260 standard
Mason, WV
Pop: 1,577
25265 standard
New Haven, WV
Pop: 1,564
25520 standard
Glenwood, WV
Pop: 1,561

Related Areas

Mason County Point Pleasant, WV West Virginia

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.

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