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ZIP 25704

Pop. 14,351·Wayne County·14th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,000/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$965
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 25704 · $1,000
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,450
Research median
$1,000/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$12,000/yr
At $1,000/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyWayne County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 25704 (Huntington, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,351
Median income
$53,189
Median age
42.4
Renters
31.4%
Age distribution
20.8%
22.1%
22.5%
12.7%
21.9%
Under 1820.8%
18–3422.1%
35–5422.5%
55–6412.7%
65+21.9%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
93.8%
White93.8%
Black1.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
30.8%
32.9%
26.5%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
68.6%
31.4%
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 25704 in Huntington, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,014 → $53,189
up 23.7%
Population
15,240 → 14,351
down 5.8%
Renter share
33.4% → 31.4%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.6% → 26.5%
+1.9 pts
Median age
45.4 → 42.4
-3.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $53,189 today, compared with $43,014 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 15,240 to 14,351 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.8% change. About 31.4% of households rent today, against 33.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 25704 covers Huntington, WV. The median rent here is $1,000/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($53,189/yr), ZIP 25704 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 25704?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 25704 (Huntington, WV) is $1,000. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 25704 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 25704's median rent of $1,000/mo is $965 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 25704 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 25704 falls in the middle range for West Virginia, ranking #14 out of 22 ZIPs at $1,000/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 25704?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,000/mo in ZIP 25704. The local median household income is $53,189/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25704?

Rent in ZIP 25704 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 25704 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 25704 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,000/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($53,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 25704 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 25704 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.4% of ZIP 25704 households are renters, while 68.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 25704 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 25704 compare to the rest of Huntington?

ZIP 25704 is more affordable than Huntington overall. At $1,000/mo, it's $67 below the Huntington citywide median of $1,067/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 25704 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 25704 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,000/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 25704's median household income ($53,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25704 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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