25559 ZIP Code — Salt Rock, WV

Cabell County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25559 is located in Salt Rock, West Virginia, within Cabell County. It covers approximately 19.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,689 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25559

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 $106,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,375. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 25559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,689

population

19.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salt Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25571 West Hamlin (3.1 mi) 25504 Barboursville (3.8 mi) 25523 Hamlin (8.3 mi) 25541 Milton (8.4 mi) 25705 Huntington (8.8 mi) 25506 Branchland (8.9 mi) 25535 Lavalette (9.9 mi) 25512 East Lynn (10 mi) 25702 Huntington (10.3 mi) 25701 Huntington (10.3 mi) 25545 Ona (10.8 mi) 25510 Culloden (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,689
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	19.78 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	38.3242
Longitude	-82.2315
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	26.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	14.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,689

Population

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$32,375

Median household income

$20,750

Per capita income

$106,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

695

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

208

35–44

185

45–54

55–59

60–64

164

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	341	20.2%
18 and over	1,348	79.8%
65 and over	555	32.9%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,689	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	26.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	14.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 16.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 21.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	21.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
Median income	$32,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	53.0%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	12.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	65.0%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	434	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	127	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	194	25.7%
Households with children under 18	235	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	361	47.8%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	5.6%
Married	56.3%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	21.2%	10.2%
Divorced	9.6%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	264	62.7%
High school	104	24.7%
College / grad school	53	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Retail trade 23.4%

Public administration 17.7%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	4.8%
Sales & office	35.2%
Natural resources & construction	27.0%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	35.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	12.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 71.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	280	20.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	81.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	75.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,689	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)	1,689	100.0%
Born in same state	1,689	100.0%
Born in different state	1,359	80.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	231	13.7%
Arab	139	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	5.2%
Polish	55	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25559

What city is ZIP code 25559 in?

ZIP code 25559 is primarily assigned to Salt Rock, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25559 in?

ZIP code 25559 falls within Cabell County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25559 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 25559 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25559 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 25559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25559?

11% 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 25559 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 25559 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25559 in?

ZIP code 25559 observes the EST timezone.