Huntington, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25701
Cabell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,284
- 253/sq mi High-density area
- $56,292
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 253
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25701 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, with 23,284 residents across 92.1 square miles, a density of 253 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25701 reports a modest median household income of $56,292 (2% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,992. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $164,300 (19% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $881; 58.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cabell County, so 25701 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 25701
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25701.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
167 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 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 25701, Huntington, 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
23,284
Population
92.1
Area (sq mi)
253
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25701?
43.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
2.5%
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?
$56,292
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$40,992
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25701 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Huntington, 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)
$56,292 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
11,925housing units
11,925
Total Housing Units
9,921
Occupied Units
2,004
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,300
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$881
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25701 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 129 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 142 |
| 2022 | +5.5% | 150 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 168 |
| 2024 | +0.3% | 168 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 845 business establishments in ZIP 25701, employing approximately 17,338 people with a combined annual payroll of $928,645,000.
845
Businesses
17,338
Employees
$928.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 167 | 19.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 108 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 105 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 98 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 46 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.5% |
| Information | 20 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
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 25701 vs 25703 →
ZIP 25701 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
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
20,711 residents
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
16,441 residents
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
12,661 residents
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
10,399 residents
- 45619 8,200
Chesapeake (45619)
8,200 residents
- 25702 7,788
Huntington (25702)
7,788 residents
- 25703 6,751
Huntington (25703)
6,751 residents
- 25570 6,640
Wayne (25570)
6,640 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25701 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
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
$67,500 median income
- 25504
Barboursville (25504)
$62,530 median income
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
$61,329 median income
- 45619
Chesapeake (45619)
$58,453 median income
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
$56,292 median income
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
$53,189 median income
- 25507
Ceredo (25507)
$49,245 median income
- 25570
Wayne (25570)
$48,947 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25701 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25703 | Huntington, WV | 6,751 | 3.9 mi |
| 25535 | Lavalette, WV | 2,783 | 4.1 mi |
| 25705 | Huntington, WV | 20,711 | 3.6 mi |
| 25704 | Huntington, WV | 16,441 | 5.6 mi |
| 45619 | Chesapeake, OH | 8,200 | 7.6 mi |
| 25702 | Huntington, WV | 7,788 | 6.4 mi |
| 25504 | Barboursville, WV | 12,661 | 7.8 mi |
| 25570 | Wayne, WV | 6,640 | 9.5 mi |
| 25507 | Ceredo, WV | 987 | 8.2 mi |
| 45669 | Proctorville, OH | 10,399 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25701, 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 (23,284 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 25701 in?
ZIP code 25701 (Huntington) 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 25701?
ZIP code 25701 in Huntington, WV has a population of 23,284 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25701?
The median household income in ZIP 25701 is $56,292, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25701?
The median home value in ZIP 25701 is $164,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25701?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25701 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25701?
ZIP code 25701 has 845 business establishments employing approximately 17,338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25701?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25701 are: Health care and social assistance (167), Accommodation and food services (108), Retail trade (105). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25701?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25701 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25701?
In ZIP code 25701, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 25701?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25701 is 19.0 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 25701?
In ZIP code 25701, approximately 58.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25701?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25701 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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