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Huntington, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25705

Cabell County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,711
668/sq mi
$61,329
Median income
$165,300
Median home value
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
668
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25705 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, with 20,711 residents across 31.0 square miles, a density of 668 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25705 reports a modest median household income of $61,329 (6% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,997. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. Median home value sits at $165,300 (20% above the state average), median rent at $972 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cabell County, letting you compare 25705 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 25705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntington, WV

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,711

Population

31.0

Area (sq mi)

668

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 25705 ranks nationally

Huntington, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,329 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 25705 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 25705 ranks #2 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 25705 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 25705 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cabell County

25701 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 23,284
25504 standard
Barboursville, WV
Pop: 12,661
25541 standard
Milton, WV
Pop: 9,350
25702 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 7,788
25703 standard
Huntington, WV
Pop: 6,751
25510 standard
Culloden, WV
Pop: 5,074

Related Areas

Cabell County Huntington, WV West Virginia

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.

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