Huntington, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25704
Wayne County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,441
- 197/sq mi High-density area
- $53,189
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.5%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 197
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25704 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25704 (Huntington, WV) rose +28.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 134.1 in 2023 to 172.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 25704 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington, Wayne County, West Virginia, home to 16,441 residents across 83.7 square miles, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25704 reports a modest median household income of $53,189 (8% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,603. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $119,700 (13% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $957; 68.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 25704 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 25704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25704.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 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 25704, 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
16,441
Population
83.7
Area (sq mi)
197
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25704?
42.4
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$53,189
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$33,603
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25704 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)
$53,189 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
6,970housing units
6,970
Total Housing Units
6,124
Occupied Units
846
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,700
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$957
Median Rent
1962
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
+28.5%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25704 have increased 28.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 132 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 149 |
| 2022 | +0.5% | 150 |
| 2023 | -10.4% | 134 |
| 2024 | +28.5% | 172 |
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 242 business establishments in ZIP 25704, employing approximately 4,562 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,667,000.
242
Businesses
4,562
Employees
$282.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 14.5% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 21 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 25704 vs 25530 →
ZIP 25704 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
- 41129
Catlettsburg (41129)
9,922 residents
- 45619 8,200
Chesapeake (45619)
8,200 residents
- 25703 6,751
Huntington (25703)
6,751 residents
- 25530 5,877
Kenova (25530)
5,877 residents
- 25535 2,783
Lavalette (25535)
2,783 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25704 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25704 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
- 25705
Huntington (25705)
$61,329 median income
- 41129
Catlettsburg (41129)
$60,885 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25704 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25530 | Kenova, WV | 5,877 | 3.0 mi |
| 25507 | Ceredo, WV | 987 | 3.9 mi |
| 25701 | Huntington, WV | 23,284 | 5.6 mi |
| 25535 | Lavalette, WV | 2,783 | 5.1 mi |
| 45680 | South Point, OH | 13,074 | 7.3 mi |
| 25703 | Huntington, WV | 6,751 | 6.9 mi |
| 25555 | Prichard, WV | 2,325 | 8.3 mi |
| 41129 | Catlettsburg, KY | 9,922 | 7.5 mi |
| 45619 | Chesapeake, OH | 8,200 | 8.9 mi |
| 25705 | Huntington, WV | 20,711 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25704, 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 (16,441 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 25704 in?
ZIP code 25704 (Huntington) 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 25704?
ZIP code 25704 in Huntington, WV has a population of 16,441 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25704?
The median household income in ZIP 25704 is $53,189, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25704?
The median home value in ZIP 25704 is $119,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25704?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25704 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25704?
ZIP code 25704 has 242 business establishments employing approximately 4,562 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25704?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25704 are: Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (35), Retail trade (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25704?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25704 increased by 28.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 25704?
In ZIP code 25704, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 25704?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25704 is 23.1 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 25704?
In ZIP code 25704, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25704?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25704 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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