25529 ZIP Code — Julian, WV

Boone County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25529 is located in Julian, West Virginia, within Boone County. It covers approximately 32.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,155 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 25529

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $59,962. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,155

population

32.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Julian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25572 Woodville (2.7 mi) 25567 Sumerco (4.5 mi) 25142 Nellis (6.2 mi) 25081 Foster (6.4 mi) 25501 Alkol (6.8 mi) 25051 Costa (6.9 mi) 25053 Danville (7.5 mi) 25203 Turtle Creek (7.6 mi) 25003 Alum Creek (7.9 mi) 25154 Peytona (8.1 mi) 25564 Sod (8.6 mi) 25521 Griffithsville (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,155
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	32.88 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	38.1501
Longitude	-81.8568
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	58.5%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,155

Population

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

$59,962

Median household income

$27,486

Per capita income

$76,800

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

434

Housing units

3.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	277	24.0%
18 and over	878	76.0%
65 and over	210	18.2%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,144	99%
Black or African American	9	0.8%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	58.5%	31.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 1.7%

$50k–$75k 35.7%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	1.7%
$50k–$75k	35.7%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$59,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 55.9%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,800
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	42.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	57.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	36.0%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	66.0%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	16.1%
2 vehicles	47.7%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.9%
Electricity	73.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	74	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	136	33.3%
Households with children under 18	150	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	33.3%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.1%	31.8%
Married	48.6%	40.2%
Separated	0.0%	6.5%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	5.3%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 20.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	3.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	2.9%
Elementary school	177	57.3%
High school	75	24.3%
College / grad school	48	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.1%

Other services 14.1%

Retail trade 12.3%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Construction 8.7%

Public administration 6.5%

Professional & management 1.8%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.1%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	55.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 31.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.7%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	16.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.6%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	40.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	15.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.5%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	28.6%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	46.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	28.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	120	13.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,112	96.3%
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)	1,155	100.0%
Born in same state	1,155	100.0%
Born in different state	796	68.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	84	7.3%
French	56	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	1.7%
Arab	7	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25529

What city is ZIP code 25529 in?

ZIP code 25529 is primarily assigned to Julian, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25529 in?

ZIP code 25529 falls within Boone County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25529?

3% 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 25529 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 25529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25529?

Health data for ZIP code 25529 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 25529 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 25529 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25529 in?

ZIP code 25529 observes the EST timezone.