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
$57,500
Median income
$78,400
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.4 square miles in Mullens, Wyoming County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,033 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 25882 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25882 sits at $57,500 (0% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,978. The poverty rate stands at 22.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $78,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $510 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25882 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wyoming County, so you can benchmark 25882 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 25882

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25882.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 25882?

38.6

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
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?

$57,500

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$29,978

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25882 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,500 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,214

Total Housing Units

900

Occupied Units

314

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$78,400

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$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

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ZIP 25882 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 25882 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25882 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 25882 ranks #4 of 4 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
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

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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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