Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -0.04 |
| Below Poverty | 21.6% ▲ 116% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 599 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,544 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 5,623 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 6,235 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 4,221 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,140 (34.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,166 ▼ 33% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,183 ▼ 52% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $892/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 35,886 |
| Vacant Units | 5,547 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Huntington is a city in West Virginia, located in Cabell County. The city spans 40 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 70,628 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.43 years.
Economically, Huntington is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,165 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Huntington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,183, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $891 per month.
The population of Huntington is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.23%).
Huntington, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia. Spread across 40 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25701 | 21,860 | $51,671 | $153,700 | $869 | 6.6% | 48.8% | 56.6% |
| 25702 | 7,164 | $39,225 | $79,900 | $845 | 12.1% | 30.8% | 54.1% |
| 25703 | 4,963 | $25,457 | $77,500 | $869 | 6.8% | 31.7% | 16.0% |
| 25704 | 14,413 | $51,646 | $119,000 | $920 | 5.2% | 39.6% | 68.1% |
| 25705 | 20,668 | $60,608 | $159,900 | $917 | 5.2% | 48.9% | 64.2% |