25555 ZIP Code — Prichard, WV

Wayne County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25555 is located in Prichard, West Virginia, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 37.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25555

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $71,458. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 25555 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,313
population
37.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
25555 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 25555

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City Status
Prichard Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
25570 Wayne (6.1 mi) 25514 Fort Gay (6.2 mi) 25704 Huntington (8.1 mi) 41129 Catlettsburg (8.1 mi) 25530 Kenova (9.3 mi) 25535 Lavalette (10 mi) 25517 Genoa (11.1 mi) 41230 Louisa (11.4 mi) 25512 East Lynn (12.2 mi) 25701 Huntington (12.9 mi) 41168 Rush (13.3 mi) 25755 Huntington (15.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,313
Population density 61 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 37.69 sq mi
Water area 0.86 sq mi
Latitude 38.2187
Longitude -82.5535
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 304
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.2% 57.3% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 29.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 10.2% 15.8%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.5% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,313
Population
61
People per sq mi
34.6
Median age
$71,458
Median household income
$22,998
Per capita income
$132,300
Median home value
$771
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
638
Housing units
17.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
155
Under 5
176
60
5–9
69
61
10–14
70
37
15–19
43
95
20–24
109
142
25–34
161
116
35–44
133
158
45–54
181
44
55–59
50
75
60–64
86
89
65–74
102
42
75–84
48
5
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1863027.2%
18 and over1,68372.8%
65 and over29212.6%
Median age34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White2,313100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.2% 57.3% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 40.5% 29.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 10.2% 15.8%
Over $200k 2.1% 2.5% 3.1%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 8.3%
$15k–$25k 11.1%
$25k–$35k 5.8%
$35k–$50k 4.4%
$50k–$75k 15.9%
$75k–$100k 20.0%
$100k–$150k 14.7%
$150k–$200k 10.6%
$200k+ 4.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k8.3%
$15k–$25k11.1%
$25k–$35k5.8%
$35k–$50k4.4%
$50k–$75k15.9%
$75k–$100k20.0%
$100k–$150k14.7%
$150k–$200k10.6%
$200k+4.4%
Median income$71,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%
$50k–$100k 31.0%
$100k–$150k 12.0%
$150k–$200k 10.3%
$200k–$300k 19.3%
$300k–$500k 16.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$132,300
Median rent / month$771
Owner occupied72.9%
Renter occupied27.1%
Vacant21.1%
Single-family detached78.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.6%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)3.74

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.1%
2000–200921.2%
1990–19997.8%
1980–198919.2%
1970–197912.3%
1960–19694.3%
1950–195916.4%
1940–194911.8%
1939 or earlier4.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms30.5%
3 bedrooms43.3%
4 bedrooms20.1%
5+ bedrooms6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle27.6%
2 vehicles28.9%
3 or more40.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas30.1%
Electricity49.3%
Propane / LP gas4.4%
Fuel oil4.2%
Wood10.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family41164.1%
Cohabiting couple213.3%
Male householder, no spouse7211.2%
Female householder, no spouse13721.4%
Households with children under 1814021.8%
Households with seniors (65+)23436.5%
Average household size3.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.2%39.5%
Married61.9%47.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed7.9%4.1%
Divorced6.0%9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%
Some HS, no diploma 16.6%
HS graduate 29.6%
Some college, no degree 25.7%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.2%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.4%
Bachelor's or higher17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5712.7%
Kindergarten357.8%
Elementary school20044.6%
High school7617.0%
College / grad school8017.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.7%
Transportation & utilities 12.7%
Retail trade 12.0%
Public administration 8.9%
Manufacturing 7.6%
Construction 5.7%
Finance & real estate 4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%
Professional & management 3.1%
Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.8%
Service20.4%
Sales & office15.9%
Natural resources & construction10.2%
Production & transportation16.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.7%
Government33.3%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.8%
Carpool8.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.5%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)31.2

Poverty

All people 19.2%
Under 18 years 31.6%
18 and over 14.6%
Married-couple families 14.1%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.7%
Retirement income29.2%
Supplemental Security9.0%
Cash public assistance8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP17.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.5%
High blood pressure40.6%
High cholesterol37.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis36.5%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease11.8%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.7%
Binge drinking12.4%
No physical activity30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.6%
Depression27.7%
Fair or poor health21.7%
Poor mental health18.5%
Poor physical health15.2%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.3%
Visited dentist56.3%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss21.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1388.2%
Disability%
Any disability17.6%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years17.1%
65 and over46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.7%
Public insurance53.4%
No insurance3.9%
Uninsured under 197.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,98285.7%
Spanish643.2%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,24997.2%
Born in same state2,19995.1%
Born in different state1,59869.1%
Foreign born502.2%
Naturalized citizen642.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French29312.7%
Italian24810.7%
AncestryCount%
Arab23410.1%
English60.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.7%
Internet access92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25555

What city is ZIP code 25555 in?

ZIP code 25555 is primarily assigned to Prichard, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25555 in?

ZIP code 25555 falls within Wayne County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25555?

19% of residents in ZIP code 25555 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25555 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 25555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25555?

The median home value in ZIP code 25555 is $132,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 25555?

ZIP code 25555 has an estimated population of 2,313 residents, with a density of 61 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25555 in?

ZIP code 25555 observes the EST timezone.

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