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Fayette County
Hilltop, WV
25855
25855 ZIP Code — Hilltop, WV
Fayette County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25855 is located in
Hilltop ,
West Virginia ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 0.47 square miles and serves a population of
361 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 25855
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $28,348. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (26%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 25855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
361
Population density
768 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
0.47 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
37.9435
Longitude
-81.1510
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.4%
56.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
47.6%
31.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
11.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$28,348
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 11 3.0% 18 and over 350 97.0% 65 and over 112 31.0% Median age 48.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 350 97% Two or more races 11 3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.4%
56.7%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
47.6%
31.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
11.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
3.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 10.1% $15k–$25k 31.9% $25k–$35k 23.5% $35k–$50k 9.2% $50k–$75k 25.2% Median income $28,348
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 68.1% Renter occupied 31.9% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 25.2% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 42.0% 1939 or earlier 32.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 42.0% 3 bedrooms 48.7% 4 bedrooms 9.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 31.9% 1 vehicle 10.1% 2 vehicles 58.0% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.9% Electricity 25.2% Fuel oil 31.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 28 23.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 80 67.2% Female householder, no spouse 11 9.2% Households with children under 18 11 9.2% Households with seniors (65+) 41 34.5% Average household size 2.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.3% 41.4% Married 22.7% 14.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 9.8% 28.8% Divorced 28.2% 15.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.5%
Some college, no degree
7.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.0% Bachelor's or higher 9.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 15 40.5% College / grad school 22 59.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
27.5%
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 27.5% Sales & office 61.5% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 11.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 35.8% Government 27.5% Self-employed 36.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 31.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 27.5% Work from home 25.7% Other means 15.6% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 25.2% Retirement income 34.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 41.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.9% High blood pressure 60.5% High cholesterol 45.1% Diabetes 25.7% Heart disease 18.8% Stroke 9.3% Asthma 12.3% Arthritis 56.0% Kidney disease 7.6% Pulmonary disease 23.1% Cancer 13.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.7% Binge drinking 6.9% No physical activity 48.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.7% Depression 26.3% Fair or poor health 39.1% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 24.9% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 88.0% Visited dentist 41.3% Cholesterol screening 92.5% Teeth loss 36.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 10.6%
Disability % Any disability 41.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 33.2% 65 and over 67.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 35.1% Public insurance 100.0% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 361 100.0% 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) 361 100.0% Born in same state 361 100.0% Born in different state 284 78.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 48 13.3% Italian 16 4.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.0% Internet access 74.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25855
What city is ZIP code 25855 in?
ZIP code 25855 is primarily assigned to Hilltop, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25855 in?
ZIP code 25855 falls within Fayette County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 25855 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 25855 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25855?
27% of residents in ZIP code 25855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 25855?
10% 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 25855 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 25855 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 25855 in?
ZIP code 25855 observes the EST timezone.
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