ZIP Code · WV

ZIP 25701

Part of Huntington, WV

Pop. 21,197·Cabell County·13th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$999/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$933

Reported rents

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ZIP 25701 · $999

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$850

1 BR

$860

2 BR

$980

3 BR

$1,260

4 BR+

$1,440

Research median

$980/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of West Virginia

Rent in ZIP 25701 changed +6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.5%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($56,292) is $1,407 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,260); a 4-bedroom is $1,440.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 25704, 6 miles away, rents for 30% less ($700/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 25701. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,988/yr

At $999/mo median

Location

CityHuntington

StateWV

CountyCabell County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 25701 (Huntington, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,197

Median income

$56,292

Median age

43.3

Renters

41.2%

Age distribution

14.9%

26.5%

23%

25.5%

Under 1814.9%

18–3426.5%

35–5423%

55–6410.1%

65+25.5%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

82.2%

White82.2%

Black8.5%

Hispanic2.2%

Asian1.8%

Other5.2%

Education (25+)

22.9%

28%

39.9%

No HS diploma9.2%

HS diploma22.9%

Some college28%

Bachelor's+39.9%

Housing tenure

58.8%

41.2%

Owner58.8%

Renter41.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 25701 in Huntington, WV has changed in 5 years

Income

$42,727 → $56,292

up 31.7%

Population

21,375 → 21,197

down 0.8%

Renter share

43.6% → 41.2%

-2.4 pts

Bachelor's+

36.4% → 39.9%

+3.5 pts

Median age

40.6 → 43.3

+2.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 25701 in Huntington, WV now reports about $56,292, up from $42,727 in 2021. Renters now make up 41.2% of households, compared with 43.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.9% of adults here, versus 36.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 25701 covers Huntington, WV. The median rent here is $999/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($56,292/yr), ZIP 25701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 25701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $999/mo in ZIP 25701. The local median household income is $56,292/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25701?

Rent in ZIP 25701 has risen 6.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 25701 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 25701 is one of the more affordable among West Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #13 of 17 at $999/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 25701 changed +6.6%, against a typical +3.5% across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.