Oak Hill, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25901
Fayette County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,920
- 140/sq mi High-density area
- $51,735
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 140
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25901 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Hill, Fayette County, West Virginia, home to 11,920 residents across 85.1 square miles, a density of 140 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25901 reports a modest median household income of $51,735 (10% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,851. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $121,500 (12% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $821; 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fayette County, so 25901 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 25901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oak Hill, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 25901, Oak Hill, 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
11,920
Population
85.1
Area (sq mi)
140
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25901?
39.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$51,735
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$27,851
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25901 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Oak Hill, 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)
$51,735 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
4,655housing units
4,655
Total Housing Units
4,056
Occupied Units
599
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,500
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$821
Median Rent
1975
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25901 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +11.2% | 151 |
| 2020 | -4.9% | 144 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 161 |
| 2022 | +4.0% | 167 |
| 2024 | – | 206 |
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 228 business establishments in ZIP 25901, employing approximately 2,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,330,000.
228
Businesses
2,506
Employees
$102.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 42 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 18 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.2% |
| Information | 5 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.8% |
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 25901 vs 25879 →
ZIP 25901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25901
Oak Hill (25901)
11,920 residents
- 25840
Fayetteville (25840)
8,179 residents
- 25880
Mount Hope (25880)
6,928 residents
- 25818 472
Bradley (25818)
472 residents
- 25846 363
Glen Jean (25846)
363 residents
- 25879 359
Minden (25879)
359 residents
- 25864 309
Layland (25864)
309 residents
- 25906 287
Piney View (25906)
287 residents
- 25855 209
Hilltop (25855)
209 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25901 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25901 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
- 25864
Layland (25864)
$76,250 median income
- 25907
Prince (25907)
$70,714 median income
- 25840
Fayetteville (25840)
$67,628 median income
- 25879
Minden (25879)
$60,800 median income
- 25901
Oak Hill (25901)
$51,735 median income
- 25880
Mount Hope (25880)
$36,264 median income
- 25855 $30,335
Hilltop (25855)
$30,335 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25901 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25879 | Minden, WV | 359 | 2.2 mi |
| 25855 | Hilltop, WV | 209 | 2.5 mi |
| 25846 | Glen Jean, WV | 363 | 3.1 mi |
| 25840 | Fayetteville, WV | 8,179 | 6.3 mi |
| 25936 | Thurmond, WV | 43 | 4.9 mi |
| 25906 | Piney View, WV | 287 | 7.6 mi |
| 25907 | Prince, WV | 123 | 6.6 mi |
| 25864 | Layland, WV | 309 | 6.7 mi |
| 25880 | Mount Hope, WV | 6,928 | 7.0 mi |
| 25818 | Bradley, WV | 472 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25901, 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 (11,920 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 25901 in?
ZIP code 25901 (Oak Hill) is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25901?
ZIP code 25901 in Oak Hill, WV has a population of 11,920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25901?
The median household income in ZIP 25901 is $51,735, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25901?
The median home value in ZIP 25901 is $121,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25901 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25901?
ZIP code 25901 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 2,506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25901 are: Retail trade (42), Other services (except public administration) (37), Health care and social assistance (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25901 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25901?
In ZIP code 25901, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 25901?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25901 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25901?
In ZIP code 25901, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25901 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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