Huntington, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25703
Cabell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,751
- 2,188/sq mi High-density area
- $24,139
- Median income Below-median income area
- $71,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,188
- people per sq mi
- 17%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25703 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, home to 6,751 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 2,188 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25703 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,139 (58% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $14,880. The poverty rate is 47.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,200 (48% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $883; owner occupancy is 16.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cabell County, so 25703 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 25703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25703.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 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 25703, 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
6,751
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
2,188
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25703?
22.4
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
3.3%
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?
$24,139
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$14,880
Per Capita Income
47.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25703 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)
$24,139 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
2,727housing units
2,727
Total Housing Units
2,027
Occupied Units
700
Vacant Units
1.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,200
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$883
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 127 business establishments in ZIP 25703, employing approximately 2,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,458,000.
127
Businesses
2,585
Employees
$139.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 8 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 25703 vs 25701 →
ZIP 25703 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
- 45680
South Point (45680)
13,074 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
- 25530 5,877
Kenova (25530)
5,877 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25703 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25703 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
- 45669
Proctorville (45669)
$67,500 median income
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
$61,329 median income
- 45619
Chesapeake (45619)
$58,453 median income
- 25701
Huntington (25701)
$56,292 median income
- 45680
South Point (45680)
$54,523 median income
- 25704
Huntington (25704)
$53,189 median income
- 25507
Ceredo (25507)
$49,245 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25703 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25701 | Huntington, WV | 23,284 | 3.9 mi |
| 25705 | Huntington, WV | 20,711 | 3.3 mi |
| 45619 | Chesapeake, OH | 8,200 | 3.8 mi |
| 25702 | Huntington, WV | 7,788 | 5.0 mi |
| 25535 | Lavalette, WV | 2,783 | 7.8 mi |
| 45669 | Proctorville, OH | 10,399 | 6.0 mi |
| 45680 | South Point, OH | 13,074 | 7.2 mi |
| 25704 | Huntington, WV | 16,441 | 6.9 mi |
| 25507 | Ceredo, WV | 987 | 7.6 mi |
| 25530 | Kenova, WV | 5,877 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25703, 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 (6,751 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 25703 in?
ZIP code 25703 (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 25703?
ZIP code 25703 in Huntington, WV has a population of 6,751 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25703?
The median household income in ZIP 25703 is $24,139, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25703?
The median home value in ZIP 25703 is $71,200, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25703 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25703?
ZIP code 25703 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 2,585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25703 are: Accommodation and food services (20), Health care and social assistance (18), Retail trade (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25703?
In ZIP code 25703, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 25703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25703 is 20.7 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 25703?
In ZIP code 25703, approximately 16.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25703 is 47.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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