ZIP Code 25705

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Huntington · Cabell County · West Virginia

Population
20,711

668/sq mi

Median income
$61,329

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$165,300

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
38.9%

Median age 37.3

Land area
31.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 25705 in Huntington, West Virginia has a population of 20,711. The median household income is $61,329, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $165,300, 41% below the US average. 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.0 square miles in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. The area is home to 20,711 residents, producing a population density of 668 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 25705 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25705 sits at $61,329 (6% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,997. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $165,300 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $972 per month, and 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cabell County, so you can benchmark 25705 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 25705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25705.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25705, 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

20,711

Population

31.0

Area (sq mi)

668

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25705?

37.3

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$61,329

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$37,997

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,152

Total Housing Units

9,302

Occupied Units

850

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$165,300

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$972

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25705 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 138
2021 +9.7% 152
2022 +5.8% 161
2023 +8.2% 174
2024 +3.5% 180

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 316 business establishments in ZIP 25705, employing approximately 5,609 people with a combined annual payroll of $353,302,000.

316

Businesses

5,609

Employees

$353.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 50 15.8%
Retail trade 49 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 39 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 37 11.7%
Construction 23 7.3%
Finance and insurance 20 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 5.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 4.4%
Wholesale trade 12 3.8%
Information 8 2.5%
Manufacturing 5 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.6%

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 25705 vs 25702 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25702 Huntington, WV 7,788 2.9 mi
25703 Huntington, WV 6,751 3.3 mi
25701 Huntington, WV 23,284 3.6 mi
45669 Proctorville, OH 10,399 6.1 mi
25504 Barboursville, WV 12,661 5.8 mi
45619 Chesapeake, OH 8,200 6.7 mi
25535 Lavalette, WV 2,783 7.5 mi
25545 Ona, WV 4,512 8.4 mi
25704 Huntington, WV 16,441 8.7 mi
25559 Salt Rock, WV 2,152 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25705 in?
ZIP code 25705 (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 25705?
ZIP code 25705 in Huntington, WV has a population of 20,711 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25705?
The median household income in ZIP 25705 is $61,329, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25705?
The median home value in ZIP 25705 is $165,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25705?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25705 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25705?
ZIP code 25705 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 5,609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25705?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25705 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25705?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25705 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 25705?
In ZIP code 25705, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.9% 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 25705?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25705 is 19.4 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 25705?
In ZIP code 25705, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25705?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25705 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Huntington, WV

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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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