Mullens, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25882
Wyoming County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,033
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $78,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mullens pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25882 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25882 covers 84.4 square miles in Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,033 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25882 reports a modest median household income of $57,500 (0% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,978. The poverty rate is 22.3%, 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 $78,400 (43% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $510; owner occupancy is 75.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wyoming County, so 25882 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 25882
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mullens, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25882.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 25882, Mullens, 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
2,033
Population
84.4
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25882?
38.6
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$57,500
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$29,978
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25882 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Mullens, 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)
$57,500 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,214housing units
1,214
Total Housing Units
900
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$78,400
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$510
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 25882, employing approximately 324 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,522,000.
44
Businesses
324
Employees
$10.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.8% |
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 25882 vs 25870 →
ZIP 25882 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25882
Mullens (25882)
2,033 residents
- 25875 486
Mc Graws (25875)
486 residents
- 24867 409
New Richmond (24867)
409 residents
- 25928 375
Stephenson (25928)
375 residents
- 25826 296
Corinne (25826)
296 residents
- 24847 293
Itmann (24847)
293 residents
- 25810 261
Allen Junction (25810)
261 residents
- 25920 221
Slab Fork (25920)
221 residents
- 25853 182
Helen (25853)
182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25882 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25882 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25875
Mc Graws (25875)
$83,849 median income
- 25876
Saulsville (25876)
$73,894 median income
- 24847
Itmann (24847)
$61,875 median income
- 25882
Mullens (25882)
$57,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25882 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25870 | Maben, WV | 103 | 0.1 mi |
| 25810 | Allen Junction, WV | 261 | 2.9 mi |
| 24847 | Itmann, WV | 293 | 3.5 mi |
| 25876 | Saulsville, WV | 128 | 3.4 mi |
| 25826 | Corinne, WV | 296 | 3.7 mi |
| 24867 | New Richmond, WV | 409 | 3.5 mi |
| 25853 | Helen, WV | 182 | 4.2 mi |
| 25920 | Slab Fork, WV | 221 | 5.3 mi |
| 25928 | Stephenson, WV | 375 | 5.4 mi |
| 25875 | Mc Graws, WV | 486 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25882, 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 (2,033 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 25882 in?
ZIP code 25882 (Mullens) is located in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Wyoming County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wyoming-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25882?
ZIP code 25882 in Mullens, WV has a population of 2,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25882?
The median household income in ZIP 25882 is $57,500, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25882?
The median home value in ZIP 25882 is $78,400, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25882?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25882 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25882?
ZIP code 25882 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25882?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25882 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (7), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25882?
In ZIP code 25882, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25882?
In ZIP code 25882, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25882?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25882 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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