PlainZIP

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
$53,189
Median income
$119,700
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,603. Poverty here runs at 16.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $119,700 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $957 monthly, and 68.6% of units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wayne County, so you can benchmark 25704 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 25704?

42.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$33,603

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25704 ranks nationally

Huntington, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,189 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,970

Total Housing Units

6,124

Occupied Units

846

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$119,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25704 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

25570 standard
Wayne, WV
Pop: 6,640
25530 standard
Kenova, WV
Pop: 5,877
25514 standard
Fort Gay, WV
Pop: 4,024
25535 standard
Lavalette, WV
Pop: 2,783
25555 standard
Prichard, WV
Pop: 2,325
25517 standard
Genoa, WV
Pop: 2,071

Related Areas

Wayne County Huntington, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.