25854 ZIP Code — Hico, WV

Fayette County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25854 is located in Hico, West Virginia, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 27.56 square miles and serves a population of 959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25854

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,863. 44% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25854 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

959

population

27.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25854

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hico	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26680 Nallen (3.4 mi) 25862 Lansing (4.6 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (5.1 mi) 25868 Lookout (5.6 mi) 25938 Victor (6.1 mi) 25837 Edmond (6.9 mi) 25840 Fayetteville (6.9 mi) 25812 Ansted (8.7 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (9.6 mi) 26676 Leivasy (11.1 mi) 25085 Gauley Bridge (11.5 mi) 26690 Swiss (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	959
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	27.56 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.1163
Longitude	-80.9499
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	49.4%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

959

Population

People per sq mi

29.2

Median age

$57,863

Median household income

$29,108

Per capita income

$150,200

Median home value

$1,056

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

368

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	37.7%
18 and over	597	62.3%
65 and over	158	16.5%
Median age	29.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	959	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	56.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	11.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 20.1%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 1.1%

$50k–$75k 27.5%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	20.1%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	1.1%
$50k–$75k	27.5%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	14.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$57,863

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 33.6%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,200
Median rent / month	$1,056
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	28.9%
1960–1969	18.9%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	32.7%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	51.0%
3 or more	12.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	71.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	143	40.5%
Female householder, no spouse	78	22.1%
Households with children under 18	78	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	35.1%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.6%	24.7%
Married	49.1%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	7.5%
Widowed	6.6%	1.4%
Divorced	31.6%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	82	27.5%
Elementary school	160	53.7%
High school	56	18.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%

Construction 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Other services 14.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Retail trade 4.2%

Professional & management 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	30.7%
Production & transportation	0.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.1%
Government	2.4%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.7

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 47.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	10.2%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.4%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.0%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	895	93.3%
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)	950	99.1%
Born in same state	950	99.1%
Born in different state	836	87.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	117	12.2%
Arab	84	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25854

What city is ZIP code 25854 in?

ZIP code 25854 is primarily assigned to Hico, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25854 in?

ZIP code 25854 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25854 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 25854 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25854?

13% 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 25854 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 25854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25854?

17% of residents in ZIP code 25854 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 25854 in?

ZIP code 25854 observes the EST timezone.