25504 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 25504, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

25504 is a zip code in Cabell County and Wayne County, West Virginia, which covers District 1, District 3, District 4, District 5, and Union, with a total population of 13,642 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 25504 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 25504.

The estimated population of people living in 25504 is 13,642, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 25504 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,642
+2.97%
+6.25%
2020
13,249
+0.03%
-
2019
13,245
 -0.32% -
2018
13,287
+3.48%
-
2017
12,840
 - -

Population of 25504 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 25504 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.1%
95.7%
 -1.67%
Black/African American
1.3%
2.1%
 -38.10%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
1.6%
 -6.25%
Asian
1.1%
0.6%
 +83.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
0.1%
 +1,900.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 25504 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 25504 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 25504 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 25504 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 -4.56% 32.8 -8.89% 41.4 -2.82%
2020 39.5 -3.66% 36 -5.51% 42.6 -2.07%
2019 41 -0.97% 38.1 -2.56% 43.5 +0.46%
2018 41.4 +4.81% 39.1 +4.55% 43.3 +0.23%
2017 39.5 - 37.4 - 43.2 -

The median age of the 25504 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 25504 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 869 -23.92% 654 -10.29% 669 583
10 to 19 553 +101.29% 670 7.13% 1,338 659
20 to 29 1,215 +7.33% 565 +62.81% 1,281 1,009
30 to 39 987 +17.33% 1,000 -38.99% 1,126 660
40 to 49 711 +8.9% 702 +56.57% 764 1,130
50 to 59 965 -14.17% 898 -8.44% 799 813
60 to 69 686 0.41% 730 -26.92% 662 536
70+ 707 -15.03% 928 +9.53% 602 1,011

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 25504 zip code is $56,797.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 25504.

  • Under 25
    $23,059.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,146.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,084.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,304.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 25504 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 25504, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 25504 is currently $73,465.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.92% of households in 25504 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 25504 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 25504 is $28,393.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 25504 by the total population of 25504.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 25504 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 25504 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 25504 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 25504 zip over the age of 16 is 11,014.

Of those people, a total of 60.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 25504 is 58.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 25504 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 621 45.60% 15.20%
20 to 24 years 1,092 84.90% 14.10%
25 to 29 years 1,198 77.20% 0.30%
30 to 34 years 735 74.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,087 73.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,371 75.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,099 59.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 626 54.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,069 27.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,116 10.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 25504. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,637 60.80% 2.70%
Black or African American 112 17.90% 15.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 87 37.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 3 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 175 77.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 139 70.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,508 60.60% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 25504 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 25504 is 6,458, with median earnings of $35,642.00.

Women in 25504 are earning approximately 72.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,458 $35,642.00
Male 3,287 $41,540.00
Female 3,171 $30,169.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 25504 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 314 $65,455.00
Business and Financial 125 $105,054.00
Computer and Mathematical 231 $61,392.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $64,875.00
Community and Social Service 52 $48,026.00
Legal 51 $122,961.00
Educational and Library 403 $45,040.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 626 $56,986.00
Healthcare Support 313 $16,448.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 119 $14,083.00
Law Enforcement 91 $24,920.00
Food Preparation and Serving 592 $4,878.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 196 $14,734.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $2,499.00
Sales 885 $13,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 693 $33,672.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 210 $40,725.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 190 $53,788.00
Production 687 $39,800.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $30,921.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 25504 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 25504.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 143 $165,511.00 171 $43,763.00
Business and Financial 96 $49,375.00 29 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 177 $61,863.00 54 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 57 $64,875.00
Community and Social Service 29 $24,028.00 23 $48,487.00
Legal 10 $0.00 41 $0.00
Educational and Library 88 $60,313.00 315 $41,767.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 176 $55,156.00 450 $57,308.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 300 $16,356.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 111 $14,306.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $24,920.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 245 $10,885.00 347 $4,254.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 175 $26,146.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 43 $0.00
Sales 339 $37,067.00 546 $12,842.00
Office and Administrative Support 114 $45,729.00 579 $33,234.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 184 $41,196.00 26 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 190 $53,788.00 0 $0.00
Production 607 $56,047.00 80 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 126 $30,921.00 28 $123,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,105 households in 25504, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,218 families living in the 25504 zip code with an average family size of 3.19 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 25504:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,545 90 583 1,887
Average Household Size 3.22 4.33 3.43 1.21
Total Families 2,545 90 583 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.2 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 3,218 families living in 25504, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 25504:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,710 housing units in 25504.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,105 89.40%
Vacant 605 10.60%

18.97% of the total 5,710 housing units in 25504 are rental units. This is approximately 1,083 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,934 are occupied by the owner - or 68.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 25504 is $784.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 25504 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    88
  • Less than $500
    186
  • $500 to $999
    610
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    244
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    43
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 25504 is $148,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 25504 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    357
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    709
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    948
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    932
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    446
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    450
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    73
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 25504. The chart below shows the number of properties in 25504 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    295
  • 1940 to 1949
    242
  • 1950 to 1959
    247
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,185
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,215
  • 1980 to 1989
    863
  • 1990 to 1999
    694
  • 2000 to 2009
    541
  • 2010 to 2013
    428
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 25504 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    208
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,096
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,530
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,271

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 25504 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 25504 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 25504.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    71
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    525
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    716
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,729
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    961
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    592
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    548
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    79
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    252
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    301
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    43
  • 90 or more minutes
    55

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 25504 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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