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Hico, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25854.
Population
16
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
1
Hico and its ZIP codes
Hico at a glance
- Hico is 96% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Hico, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Hico.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hico, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hico, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Hico
1 in or overlapping Hico. Population shown
Cities near Hico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnstedTown | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| FayettevilleTown | 5.3 mi | 5.8 |
| GartenCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| CunardCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| GatewoodCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ThurmondTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak HillCity | 12 mi | 9.7 |
| BelvaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DixieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hico, WV in?
- Hico is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Hico, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hico include 25854.
- What is the population of Hico, WV?
- About 16 people live in Hico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hico?
- Nearby places include Ansted (5.1 mi), Fayetteville (5.3 mi), Garten (6.7 mi), Cunard (8.2 mi), Gatewood (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023