25517 ZIP Code — Genoa, WV

Wayne County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25517 is located in Genoa, West Virginia, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 40.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25517

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $61,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,359. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (35%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 25517 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,373

population

40.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25517 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25517

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Genoa	Acceptable
Genoa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25514 Fort Gay (5.9 mi) 25511 Dunlow (7.3 mi) 25669 Crum (9.1 mi) 25534 Kiahsville (9.6 mi) 25570 Wayne (9.6 mi) 25699 Wilsondale (10.1 mi) 41230 Louisa (10.5 mi) 25512 East Lynn (11.1 mi) 25555 Prichard (11.1 mi) 41232 Lowmansville (14.2 mi) 25666 Breeden (14.4 mi) 41224 Inez (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,373
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	40.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.0775
Longitude	-82.4569
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	57.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	10.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,373

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$38,359

Median household income

$23,856

Per capita income

$61,100

Median home value

$634

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

20.0%

Unemployment

631

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

105

20–24

25–34

35–44

130

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	19.6%
18 and over	1,104	80.4%
65 and over	328	23.9%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,373	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	57.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	10.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 17.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$38,359

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%

$50k–$100k 28.5%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,100
Median rent / month	$634
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.7%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	42.1%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.9%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	35.1%
Cohabiting couple	36	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	136	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	215	36.1%
Households with children under 18	140	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	40.9%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	25.8%
Married	35.0%	37.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	26.7%
Divorced	27.1%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 30.8%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 11.8%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	106	32.4%
High school	167	51.1%
College / grad school	54	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.4%

Public administration 23.3%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 8.3%

Construction 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	40.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	31.3%
Government	61.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.4

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	16.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.9%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	30.8%
Fair or poor health	29.6%
Poor mental health	21.6%
Poor physical health	19.4%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	45.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	31.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	34.4%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	61.0%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,337	97.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,373	100.0%
Born in same state	1,373	100.0%
Born in different state	1,078	78.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	455	33.1%
Italian	93	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	74.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25517

What city is ZIP code 25517 in?

ZIP code 25517 is primarily assigned to Genoa, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25517 in?

ZIP code 25517 falls within Wayne County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25517?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25517 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 25517 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25517?

19% of residents in ZIP code 25517 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25517?

The median home value in ZIP code 25517 is $61,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 25517 in?

ZIP code 25517 observes the EST timezone.