| ZIP Code | 25537 |
|---|---|
| City | Lesage |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Cabell County |
| Area Code | 681 |
| Elevation | 826 ft |
| Latitude | 38.533383 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.281971 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs ↓ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 18.1% ▲ 81% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.8% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 453 (42.8%) |
| Some College | 240 (22.7%) |
| Associates | 84 (7.9%) |
| Bachelors | 131 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 142 (13.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,292 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $177,900 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $749/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,008 |
| Vacant Units | 282 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 282 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 25537 is located in Lesage, West Virginia, within Cabell County. With a population of 1,553, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.3 years. Economically, 25537 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,292 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 25537 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $177,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $749 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.2%) and renters (40.8%). Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 25537 is primarily White (95.69%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.1%. Household income has grown by 49% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 25537 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 95%.
Overall, ZIP code 25537 in Lesage, WV is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a mature community. With 1,553 residents, a median household income of $62,292, and a median home value of $177,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of West Virginia.