ZIP Code 25704
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Huntington · Wayne County · West Virginia
- Population
- 16,441
- Median income
- $53,189
- Median home value
- $119,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.5%
- Land area
- 83.7 sq mi
197/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
▼ 57% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 25704 in Huntington, West Virginia has a population of 16,441. The median household income is $53,189, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $119,700, 57% below the US average. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25704 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.7 square miles in Huntington, Wayne County, West Virginia. The area is home to 16,441 residents, producing a population density of 197 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25704 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25704 sits at $53,189 (8% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,603. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $119,700 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $957 per month, and 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25704 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 25704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,603
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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