Salt Rock, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25559
Cabell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,152
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $34,727
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salt Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25559 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25559 covers 52.7 square miles in Salt Rock, Cabell County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,152 residents on file, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25559 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,727 (40% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,067. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $131,300 (5% below the average West Virginia ZIP); 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cabell County, so 25559 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 25559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Rock, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25559.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 25559, Salt Rock, 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
2,152
Population
52.7
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25559?
43.7
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$34,727
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$21,067
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25559 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Salt Rock, 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)
$34,727 11th percentile higher than 11% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
816housing units
816
Total Housing Units
816
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,300
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 25559, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,581,000.
29
Businesses
227
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 24.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.3% |
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 25559 vs 25504 →
ZIP 25559 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
- 25541
Milton (25541)
9,350 residents
- 25702 7,788
Huntington (25702)
7,788 residents
- 25506 5,037
Branchland (25506)
5,037 residents
- 25545 4,512
Ona (25545)
4,512 residents
- 25571 2,206
West Hamlin (25571)
2,206 residents
- 25559 2,152
Salt Rock (25559)
2,152 residents
- 25512 1,237
East Lynn (25512)
1,237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25559 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25559 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
- 25541
Milton (25541)
$62,782 median income
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
$62,530 median income
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
$61,329 median income
- 25571
West Hamlin (25571)
$49,201 median income
- 25506
Branchland (25506)
$44,013 median income
- 25702
Huntington (25702)
$40,708 median income
- 25512 $36,964
East Lynn (25512)
$36,964 median income
- 25559 $34,727
Salt Rock (25559)
$34,727 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25559 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25504 | Barboursville, WV | 12,661 | 3.7 mi |
| 25571 | West Hamlin, WV | 2,206 | 4.6 mi |
| 25545 | Ona, WV | 4,512 | 9.4 mi |
| 25506 | Branchland, WV | 5,037 | 8.6 mi |
| 25702 | Huntington, WV | 7,788 | 9.3 mi |
| 25705 | Huntington, WV | 20,711 | 8.9 mi |
| 25512 | East Lynn, WV | 1,237 | 10.9 mi |
| 25541 | Milton, WV | 9,350 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25559, 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 (2,152 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 25559 in?
ZIP code 25559 (Salt Rock) 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 25559?
ZIP code 25559 in Salt Rock, WV has a population of 2,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25559?
The median household income in ZIP 25559 is $34,727, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25559?
The median home value in ZIP 25559 is $131,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25559 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25559?
ZIP code 25559 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25559 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25559?
In ZIP code 25559, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25559?
In ZIP code 25559, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25559 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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