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ZIP 25701

Pop. 21,197·Cabell County·14th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,021/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$944
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 25701 · $1,021
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,252/yr
At $1,021/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyCabell County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 7.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, -5.2% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 25701 covers Huntington, WV. The median rent here is $1,021/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($56,292/yr), ZIP 25701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 25701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 25701 (Huntington, WV) is $1,021. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 25701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 25701's median rent of $1,021/mo is $944 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 25701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #14 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,021/mo.

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 $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,021/mo in ZIP 25701. The local median household income is $56,292/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25701?

Rent in ZIP 25701 has increased 7.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 25701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 25701 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,021/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($56,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 25701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 25701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.2% of ZIP 25701 households are renters, while 58.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 25701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 25701 compare to the rest of Huntington?

ZIP 25701 is more affordable than Huntington overall. At $1,021/mo, it's $46 below the Huntington citywide median of $1,067/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 25701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 25701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,021/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 25701's median household income ($56,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25701 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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