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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
$36,264
Median income
$112,400
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,345. 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $112,400 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $914 monthly, and 63.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Raleigh County, letting you compare 25880 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 25880

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Hope, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25880.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 25880?

37.3

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 8.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

$28,345

Per Capita Income

34.2%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25880 ranks nationally

Mount Hope, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,264 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,525

Total Housing Units

2,284

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%

$112,400

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25880 vs 25818 →

ZIP 25880 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 25880 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 25880 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 25880 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Raleigh County

25801 standard
Beckley, WV
Pop: 33,590
25813 standard
Beaver, WV
Pop: 8,063
25918 standard
Shady Spring, WV
Pop: 4,430
25832 standard
Daniels, WV
Pop: 3,994
25827 standard
Crab Orchard, WV
Pop: 2,488
25825 standard
Cool Ridge, WV
Pop: 2,390

Related Areas

Raleigh County Mount Hope, WV West Virginia

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.

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