ZIP Code 25534 — undefined, WV Demographics & Data

ZIP code 25534 covers WV in Wayne County with a population of about 62.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 73.4 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.

WV fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (100.0%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 25534 is about $21,029 — about 72% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 27.4%.

Median home value is about $86,200 — about 75% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 100.0% (about 34.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 25534 in WV, a household would need roughly $24,000 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 $554. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($21,029). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for WV as Relatively Low (composite score 79.8), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (89.2) and wildfire (76.1). 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 49.1 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2 for ZIP 25534 (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.