Mount Hope, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25880
Raleigh County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,928
- 68/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $36,264
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Hope pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 68
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25880 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25880 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Hope, Raleigh County, West Virginia, home to 6,928 residents across 102.6 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25880 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,264 (37% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,345. The poverty rate is 34.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,400 (19% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $914; owner occupancy is 63.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Raleigh County, so 25880 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 25880
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Hope, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25880.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25880, Mount Hope, 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
6,928
Population
102.6
Area (sq mi)
68
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25880?
37.3
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
1.6%
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?
$36,264
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$28,345
Per Capita Income
34.2%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25880 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Mount Hope, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$36,264 13th percentile higher than 13% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,525housing units
2,525
Total Housing Units
2,284
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,400
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$914
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 116 business establishments in ZIP 25880, employing approximately 1,426 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,822,000.
116
Businesses
1,426
Employees
$49.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 30.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 25880 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25801
Beckley (25801)
33,590 residents
- 25880 6,928
Mount Hope (25880)
6,928 residents
- 25917 2,139
Scarbro (25917)
2,139 residents
- 25871 695
Mabscott (25871)
695 residents
- 25873 607
Mac Arthur (25873)
607 residents
- 25818 472
Bradley (25818)
472 residents
- 25904 365
Pax (25904)
365 residents
- 25846 363
Glen Jean (25846)
363 residents
- 25906 287
Piney View (25906)
287 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25880 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25880 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25818
Bradley (25818)
$85,938 median income
- 25907
Prince (25907)
$70,714 median income
- 25917
Scarbro (25917)
$60,407 median income
- 25801
Beckley (25801)
$56,836 median income
- 25904
Pax (25904)
$39,455 median income
- 25880
Mount Hope (25880)
$36,264 median income
- 25871 $31,250
Mabscott (25871)
$31,250 median income
- 25855 $30,335
Hilltop (25855)
$30,335 median income
- 25873 $26,788
Mac Arthur (25873)
$26,788 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25880 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25818 | Bradley, WV | 472 | 1.4 mi |
| 25846 | Glen Jean, WV | 363 | 4.0 mi |
| 25855 | Hilltop, WV | 209 | 4.8 mi |
| 25801 | Beckley, WV | 33,590 | 5.2 mi |
| 25871 | Mabscott, WV | 695 | 7.5 mi |
| 25904 | Pax, WV | 365 | 4.9 mi |
| 25906 | Piney View, WV | 287 | 5.6 mi |
| 25873 | Mac Arthur, WV | 607 | 8.8 mi |
| 25917 | Scarbro, WV | 2,139 | 7.3 mi |
| 25907 | Prince, WV | 123 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25880, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,928 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25880 in?
ZIP code 25880 (Mount Hope) is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Raleigh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/raleigh-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25880?
ZIP code 25880 in Mount Hope, WV has a population of 6,928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25880?
The median household income in ZIP 25880 is $36,264, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25880?
The median home value in ZIP 25880 is $112,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25880?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25880 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25880?
ZIP code 25880 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25880?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25880 are: Retail trade (35), Other services (except public administration) (13), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25880?
In ZIP code 25880, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 25880?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25880 is 22.9 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 25880?
In ZIP code 25880, approximately 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25880?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25880 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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