ZIP Code 25705
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Huntington · Cabell County · West Virginia
- Population
- 20,711
- Median income
- $61,329
- Median home value
- $165,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.9%
- Land area
- 31.0 sq mi
668/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.3
New York
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25705?
37.3
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
1.9%
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?
$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?
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
$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 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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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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