| City: | Eleanor, West Virginia |
| County: | Putnam County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 3:13:37 AM |
| Population: | 1,873 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.5364, -81.9350 |
| Land Area: | 4.899 sq mi |
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Eleanor is a small town in Putnam County, West Virginia, where nearly everyone depends on PO Box mail service. With 739 PO Boxes serving 791 households, 93% of residents rely on boxes at the post office. This isn't just tradition. Eleanor is officially designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery infrastructure across the 1.4 square mile community.
The town sits along the Kanawha River valley in west-central West Virginia. Roosevelt Boulevard, the main street with 19 delivery points including apartments, anchors the residential core. Street names divide between nature themes (Fir, Hemlock, Maple, Cherry) and stone materials (Sandstone, Marble, Granite, Limestone). Eleanor Industrial Park Drive indicates a small commercial area serving the town's 51 business establishments.
With a population of 1,873 and median household income of $75,978, Eleanor functions as a working-class community. The median age of 43 and homeownership rate of 84% (666 of 791 homes) point to an established, stable population. Most residents drive to work alone (67%), with 20% working from home. The town has limited rural route delivery for 82 addresses and minimal city carrier service (2 records), but the vast majority of mail goes through PO Boxes.
Eleanor's postal history predates October 2004, when ZIP tracking began. The post office handles both residential mail and business deliveries, maintaining 74 business delivery points alongside the residential PO Box system. For a town of this size in West Virginia, PO Box service works as the practical solution for reliable mail access.
Street names blend natural themes (tree species) with geological materials (stone types), plus an industrial park area.
ZIP Code 25070 has 1,873 residents and 791 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 43.0 years, about the same as the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.8%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,873Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,932Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 382.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,978Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 791Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $208,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,986 | 2,216 | 1,981 | 1,960 | 1,873 | 1,669 | 1,497 | 1,503 | 1,540 | 1,544 | 1,648 | 1,818 | 1,932 |
| Decennial Census | 1,683 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,873 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43
Male Median Age: 42.4
Female Median Age: 44
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 39 | 85 | 79 | 44 | 21 | 51 | 45 | 61 | 48 | 77 | 52 | 58 | 63 | 53 | 45 | 46 | 18 | 12 |
| Female | 38 | 50 | 67 | 74 | 41 | 51 | 45 | 64 | 80 | 75 | 37 | 50 | 79 | 53 | 73 | 43 | 32 | 24 |
| Total | 77 | 135 | 146 | 118 | 62 | 102 | 90 | 125 | 128 | 152 | 89 | 108 | 142 | 106 | 118 | 89 | 50 | 36 |
| White: | 1,795 | 97.82% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 20 | 1.09% |
| Asian: | 11 | 0.60% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.16% |
| Total: | 1,835 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 897 | 47.89% | 42.4 years |
| Females: | 976 | 52.11% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 1,873 | 100% | 43.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,921 | 99.43% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 11 | 0.57% |
| Total Population: | 1,932 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,921 | 99.43% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 11 | 0.57% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $75,978, which is markedly greater than the state median ($57,917), is up $36,134 (90.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,255. Family households earn a median of $80,370 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,370). By gender, male median income is $47,153 and female is $38,548, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,605 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.2%, which is far greater than the state rate (53.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.6%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,844 | $41,875 | $44,896 | $50,500 | $51,207 | $47,019 | $54,267 | $51,786 | $57,723 | $64,563 | $63,281 | $71,974 | $75,978 |
| Median Family Income | $53,558 | $44,798 | $53,750 | $61,211 | $60,179 | $54,276 | $65,400 | $61,750 | $66,349 | $68,988 | $70,875 | $75,851 | $80,370 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,423 | $29,583 | $33,750 | $25,875 | $32,813 | $21,406 | $17,438 | $22,941 | $27,857 | $0 | $36,111 | $40,909 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $45,625 | $44,583 | $47,969 | $50,101 | $0 | $51,765 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $57,969 | $53,631 | $52,955 | $56,250 | $47,153 |
| Median Female Income | $21,619 | $21,885 | $21,957 | $29,519 | $0 | $30,500 | $31,442 | $32,016 | $31,406 | $42,396 | $39,702 | $40,455 | $38,548 |
| Employed: | 901 | 58.70% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 0.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 628 | 40.91% |
| Total: | 1,535 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 320 | 35.52% |
| Service: | 132 | 14.65% |
| Sales and Office: | 206 | 22.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 59 | 6.55% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 184 | 20.42% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 901 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $208,900, which is much higher than the state median ($155,600), is up $82,000 (64.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,700. The median gross rent is $1,011, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $451 (80.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $187. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.26% (55.94% with a mortgage, 44.06% free-and-clear) and renters 19.74% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.15%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (16.08%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $126,900 | $109,400 | $121,500 | $123,200 | $117,400 | $118,100 | $131,600 | $140,200 | $144,200 | $162,100 | $165,700 | $197,700 | $208,900 |
| Less than $500: | 25 | 16.78% |
| $500 to $999: | 48 | 32.21% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 57 | 38.26% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 9 | 6.04% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 10 | 6.71% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $560 | $648 | $608 | $604 | $583 | $586 | $634 | $771 | $824 | $862 | $797 | $910 | $1,011 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 339 | 44.90% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 267 | 35.36% |
| Renter Occupied: | 149 | 19.74% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 755 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 755 | 94.85% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 41 | 5.15% |
| Total Housing Units: | 796 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 663 | 83.29% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 83 | 10.43% |
| Other Units: | 50 | 6.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 796 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.90%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), down 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.08%). College enrollment is 7.39%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 56 | 3.93% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 155 | 10.88% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 520 | 36.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 279 | 19.59% |
| Associate's degree: | 198 | 13.90% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 185 | 12.99% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 31 | 2.18% |
| Total: | 1,424 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,213 | 85.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 216 | 15.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,328 | 59.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 865 | 38.70% |
| No Insurance: | 42 | 1.88% |
| Total: | 2,235 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,193 | 98.12% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% | 10.2% | 12.8% | 8.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 47 | 18.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 121 | 47.08% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 70 | 27.24% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 7.39% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 47 | 18.29% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 191 | 74.32% |
ZIP Code 25070 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 53 business establishments, employing about 814 people with an annual payroll of $39,456,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 833Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 53Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $10,266,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $39,456,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 814Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25070 is located in Putnam County, West Virginia, within the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 26580) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 372,801 people, about 0.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 25070. It covers 4.899 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.214 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 26580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 372,801Source: Census |
| MSA: | Charleston, WV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.899 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.214 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5424292Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Eleanor town; West VirginiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 25070 is in the Putnam County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.