Victor, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25938

Fayette County, West Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,287
15/sq mi
$59,833
Median income
$99,300
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Victor pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25938 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25938 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.1 square miles in Victor, Fayette County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,287 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 25938 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25938 sits at $59,833 (4% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,027. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $99,300 (28% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25938 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 25938 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 →

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 25938, Victor, 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

1,287

Population

84.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25938?

44.3

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$59,833

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$26,027

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

39.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25938 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,833 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 73.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

677

Total Housing Units

556

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$99,300

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 25938, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,246,000.

13

Businesses

40

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 25938 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 25938 ranks #3 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 25938 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 25938 ranks #5 of 7 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
25812 Ansted, WV 1,902 3.7 mi
25854 Hico, WV 1,101 3.7 mi
25862 Lansing, WV 266 4.9 mi
25837 Edmond, WV 391 7.3 mi
26678 Mount Lookout, WV 1,247 7.3 mi
26690 Swiss, WV 584 6.5 mi
25868 Lookout, WV 432 7.5 mi
25115 Kanawha Falls, WV 90 8.2 mi
25942 Winona, WV 162 9.6 mi
25840 Fayetteville, WV 8,179 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25938 in?
ZIP code 25938 (Victor) 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 25938?
ZIP code 25938 in Victor, WV has a population of 1,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25938?
The median household income in ZIP 25938 is $59,833, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25938?
The median home value in ZIP 25938 is $99,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25938?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25938 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25938?
ZIP code 25938 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25938?
In ZIP code 25938, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 25938?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25938 is 39.6 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 25938?
In ZIP code 25938, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25938?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25938 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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