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ZIP Code 25252 — undefined, WV Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
1,166
Median Income
$43,843
-42% vs US avg
Home Value
$169,200
-51% vs US avg
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
54.3 yrs
+40% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
AmericanEnglishScottish
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Location
Coordinates
38.9510, -81.5112
Elevation
668 ft
Land Area
58.8 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
1,166
Density
N/A
Median income
$43,843
-42% vs US avg
Home value
$169,200
-51% vs US avg
Median rent
N/A
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 25252

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What to know about ZIP 25252

ZIP code 25252 covers WV in Jackson County with a population of about 1,166.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 54.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 304, 681; U.S. House district WV-1; the CHARLESTON - HUNTINGTON media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

WV fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (42.0%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in WV

Median household income in ZIP 25252 is about $43,843 — about 42% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.9%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 9.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Utilities; a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 25252

Median home value is about $169,200 — about 51% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 85.3% (about 19.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 25252 in WV, a household would need roughly $47,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,087. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($43,843). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for WV as Relatively Low (composite score 56.5), which is near the middle of the national distribution. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (75.8) and hurricane (56.5). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for WV show little to no average snow and around 47.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 43 for ZIP 25252 (WV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport PKB (27.5 miles (44.3 km)) · Roane-Jackson Technical Center (9.3 miles (14.9 km)) · Gauley River National Recreation Area (58.3 miles (93.8 km)) · VA: Parkersburg Vet Center Outstation (23.0 miles (37.0 km))

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