Wayne, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25570
Wayne County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,640
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,947
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wayne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25570 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25570 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wayne, Wayne County, West Virginia, home to 6,640 residents across 203.1 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25570 reports a modest median household income of $48,947 (15% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,775. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,100 (22% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $810; owner occupancy is 80.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 25570 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 25570
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wayne, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25570.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 25570, Wayne, 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
6,640
Population
203.1
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25570?
48.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
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?
$48,947
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$28,775
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25570 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Wayne, 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)
$48,947 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
2,840housing units
2,840
Total Housing Units
2,451
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,100
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$810
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 25570, employing approximately 658 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,846,000.
69
Businesses
658
Employees
$21.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 21.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
| Information | 3 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.3% |
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 25570 vs 25535 →
ZIP 25570 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
23,284 residents
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
16,441 residents
- 25570 6,640
Wayne (25570)
6,640 residents
- 25530 5,877
Kenova (25530)
5,877 residents
- 25514 4,024
Fort Gay (25514)
4,024 residents
- 25535 2,783
Lavalette (25535)
2,783 residents
- 25555 2,325
Prichard (25555)
2,325 residents
- 25517 2,071
Genoa (25517)
2,071 residents
- 25512 1,237
East Lynn (25512)
1,237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25570 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25570 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25535
Lavalette (25535)
$72,446 median income
- 25530
Kenova (25530)
$70,508 median income
- 25555
Prichard (25555)
$66,853 median income
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
$56,292 median income
- 25514
Fort Gay (25514)
$53,929 median income
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
$53,189 median income
- 25570
Wayne (25570)
$48,947 median income
- 25517
Genoa (25517)
$44,696 median income
- 25512
East Lynn (25512)
$36,964 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25570 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25535 | Lavalette, WV | 2,783 | 5.6 mi |
| 25555 | Prichard, WV | 2,325 | 7.4 mi |
| 25512 | East Lynn, WV | 1,237 | 6.2 mi |
| 25701 | Huntington, WV | 23,284 | 9.5 mi |
| 25517 | Genoa, WV | 2,071 | 9.1 mi |
| 25704 | Huntington, WV | 16,441 | 9.7 mi |
| 25514 | Fort Gay, WV | 4,024 | 10.8 mi |
| 25530 | Kenova, WV | 5,877 | 11.5 mi |
| 25534 | Kiahsville, WV | 282 | 12.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25570, 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 (6,640 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 25570 in?
ZIP code 25570 (Wayne) is located in Wayne County, West Virginia. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25570?
ZIP code 25570 in Wayne, WV has a population of 6,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25570?
The median household income in ZIP 25570 is $48,947, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25570?
The median home value in ZIP 25570 is $107,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25570?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25570 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25570?
ZIP code 25570 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25570?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25570 are: Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (10), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25570?
In ZIP code 25570, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 25570?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25570 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25570?
In ZIP code 25570, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25570?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25570 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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