25703 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 25703, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

25703 is a zip code in Cabell County, West Virginia, which covers District 2 and District 3, with a total population of 5,097 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 25703 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 25703.

The estimated population of people living in 25703 is 5,097, with a median age of 23.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 25703 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,097
 -29.26% -32.18%
2020
7,205
 -3.46% -
2019
7,463
+1.19%
-
2018
7,375
 -1.86% -
2017
7,515
 - -

Population of 25703 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 25703 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
76%
71.4%
 +6.44%
Black/African American
17.3%
20%
 -13.50%
Native
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.6%
2.5%
 -76.00%
Asian
1.8%
3.1%
 -41.94%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
3.1%
 0.00%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 25703 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 25703 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 25703 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 25703 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 23 +6.48% 26.9 +24.54% 22.5 +4.17%
2020 21.6 0% 21.6 -0.46% 21.6 +0.47%
2019 21.6 +1.41% 21.7 +1.4% 21.5 +0.94%
2018 21.3 -0.47% 21.4 -0.93% 21.3 0%
2017 21.4 - 21.6 - 21.3 -

The median age of the 25703 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 25703 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 9 287 -65.76% 224 -4.04% 134 188
10 to 19 1,037 -82.06% 1,113 -75.02% 277 301
20 to 29 1,273 -39.49% 1,703 -2.28% 829 1,629
30 to 39 301 0.089999999999999% 214 +42.28% 284 299
40 to 49 239 -5.87% 131 +35.6% 209 164
50 to 59 181 -32.02% 209 -30.28% 128 152
60 to 69 172 -14.1% 168 +8.2% 141 177
70+ 76 +48.29% 187 -73.14% 116 69

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 25703 zip code is $19,253.00.

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 25703.

  • Under 25
    $16,707.00
  • 25 to 44
    $19,328.00
  • 45 to 64
    $19,167.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,125.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 25703 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 25703, 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 25703 is currently $28,658.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 25703 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 25703 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    57.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    5.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 25703 is $13,215.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 25703 by the total population of 25703.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 25703 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 25703 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
    9.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 25703 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 25703 zip over the age of 16 is 4,569.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% 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 25703 is 55.20%.

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 25703 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 372 44.40% 17.60%
20 to 24 years 2,021 69.90% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 437 77.10% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 280 56.10% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 441 58.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 373 59.50% 23.00%
55 to 59 years 142 31.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 209 23.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 175 30.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 119 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 25703. 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 3,536 60.50% 7.50%
Black or African American 787 53.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 97 52.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 31 80.60% 40.00%
Two or more races 87 73.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 29 82.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,532 60.50% 7.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 25703 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 25703 is 2,524, with median earnings of $16,719.00.

Women in 25703 are earning approximately 106.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,524 $16,719.00
Male 1,007 $16,510.00
Female 1,517 $17,511.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 25703 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 295 $21,556.00
Business and Financial 88 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 109 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 135 $21,685.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $29,313.00
Healthcare Support 185 $18,025.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 98 $6,367.00
Law Enforcement 55 $38,233.00
Food Preparation and Serving 440 $17,368.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $5,000.00
Personal Care and Service 138 $9,615.00
Sales 371 $7,486.00
Office and Administrative Support 193 $12,599.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 31 $50,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 4 $0.00
Production 66 $17,614.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $22,847.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 25703 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 25703.

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 69 $88,304.00 226 $20,969.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 88 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 102 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 40 $70,500.00 95 $20,272.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00 68 $36,250.00
Healthcare Support 42 $2,499.00 143 $18,425.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $6,400.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $38,578.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $9,583.00 325 $21,076.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $18,929.00 30 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $0.00 91 $4,732.00
Sales 159 $8,990.00 212 $7,040.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $4,375.00 174 $13,224.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 31 $50,563.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 36 $19,318.00 30 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 59 $22,847.00 0 $0.00

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 2,148 households in 25703, with an average household size of 2.08 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 597 families living in the 25703 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 25703:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 235 57 305 1,551
Average Household Size 3.43 2.88 2.62 1.74
Total Families 235 57 305 0
Average Household Size 3.43 2.74 2.55 0

Poverty

Of the 597 families living in 25703, 31.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 25703:

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 2,727 housing units in 25703.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,148 78.77%
Vacant 579 21.23%

57.68% of the total 2,727 housing units in 25703 are rental units. This is approximately 1,573 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 482 are occupied by the owner - or 17.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 25703 is $805.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 25703 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
    93
  • Less than $500
    132
  • $500 to $999
    1,119
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    260
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    29

Property Value

The median value of a property in 25703 is $64,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 25703 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    188
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    176
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    66
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    25
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    27

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 25703. The chart below shows the number of properties in 25703 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    594
  • 1940 to 1949
    277
  • 1950 to 1959
    598
  • 1960 to 1969
    196
  • 1970 to 1979
    235
  • 1980 to 1989
    378
  • 1990 to 1999
    290
  • 2000 to 2009
    135
  • 2010 to 2013
    24
  • 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 25703 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    402
  • 1 vehicle available
    965
  • 2 vehicles available
    613
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    168

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 25703 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 25703 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 25703.

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
    110
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    626
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    330
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    263
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    359
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    104
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    121
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    41
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    87
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    24
  • 90 or more minutes
    108

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 25703 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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