| ZIP Code | 25855 |
|---|---|
| City | Hilltop |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 1,866 ft |
| Latitude | 37.940492 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.153049 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 18.5% ▲ 85% above avg |
| College Grads | 10.0% ▼ 74% below avg |
| Unemployment | 23.7% ▲ 385% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (6.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 200 (66.4%) |
| Some College | 37 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 14 (4.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 30 (10%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $28,491 ▼ 63% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 119 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 119 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 25855 is located in Hilltop, West Virginia, within Fayette County. With a population of 368, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.7 years. Economically, 25855 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $28,491 is well below the national average.
The population of 25855 is primarily White (96.74%). Residents are less-educated — 10.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.5%.
The unemployment rate in 25855 stands at 23.7%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 25855 in Hilltop, WV is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.