25535 ZIP Code — Lavalette, WV

Wayne County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25535 is located in Lavalette, West Virginia, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 15.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,687 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25535

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 $219,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,985) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25535 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,687

population

15.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lavalette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25701 Huntington (3.9 mi) 25704 Huntington (6 mi) 25570 Wayne (6.8 mi) 25705 Huntington (7 mi) 25530 Kenova (7.7 mi) 25755 Huntington (7.8 mi) 25703 Huntington (7.8 mi) 25512 East Lynn (8.8 mi) 25504 Barboursville (8.9 mi) 25702 Huntington (9.8 mi) 25559 Salt Rock (9.9 mi) 25555 Prichard (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,687
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	15.63 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	38.3119
Longitude	-82.4129
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	32.4%	57.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	10.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	8.9%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,687

Population

172

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$81,985

Median household income

$38,231

Per capita income

$219,900

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

90.7%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

925

Housing units

37.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

138

Under 5

100

5–9

139

10–14

101

160

15–19

116

20–24

118

25–34

314

35–44

227

181

45–54

131

55–59

175

60–64

126

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	808	30.1%
18 and over	1,879	69.9%
65 and over	203	7.6%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,668	99.3%
Two or more races	12	0.4%
Black or African American	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	57.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	10.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	8.9%	2.5%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 11.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	11.9%
Median income	$81,985

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 27.7%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,900
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	90.7%
Renter occupied	9.3%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	97.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	35.9%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.7%
Electricity	62.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	600	74.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	80	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	112	13.9%
Households with children under 18	360	44.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	18.4%
Average household size	3.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	16.0%
Married	51.4%	65.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.3%
Divorced	9.6%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 22.3%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 26.9%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	37.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	1.4%
Elementary school	340	47.0%
High school	292	40.4%
College / grad school	81	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 49.1%

Transportation & utilities 14.2%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Public administration 7.5%

Other services 6.2%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Professional & management 3.6%

Retail trade 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Construction 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.1%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.5%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 18.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	15.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	7.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.7%
Public insurance	23.6%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,449	91.1%
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)	2,687	100.0%
Born in same state	2,640	98.3%
Born in different state	2,349	87.4%
Foreign born	47	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	711	26.5%
Arab	550	20.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	147	5.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25535

What city is ZIP code 25535 in?

ZIP code 25535 is primarily assigned to Lavalette, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25535 in?

ZIP code 25535 falls within Wayne County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25535 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 25535 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 25535 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 25535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 25535?

ZIP code 25535 has an estimated population of 2,687 residents, with a density of 172 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25535?

The median home value in ZIP code 25535 is $219,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 25535 in?

ZIP code 25535 observes the EST timezone.