ZIP Code 25559

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Salt Rock · Cabell County · West Virginia

Population
2,152

41/sq mi

Median income
$34,727

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$131,300

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.4%

Median age 43.7

Land area
52.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 25559 in Salt Rock, West Virginia has a population of 2,152. The median household income is $34,727, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $131,300, 53% below the US average. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25559 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.7 square miles in Salt Rock, Cabell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,152 residents, producing a population density of 41 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25559 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25559 sits at $34,727 (40% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $21,067. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 12.1%. On housing, the median home value is $131,300 (5% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25559 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cabell County, so you can benchmark 25559 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 25559

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25559.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,152

Population

52.7

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25559?

43.7

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

$21,067

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

816

Total Housing Units

816

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$131,300

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Salt Rock, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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