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Hilltop, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25855.
Population
397
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
607
ZIP codes
1
Hilltop and its ZIP codes
Hilltop at a glance
- Hilltop is about 8.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Hilltop, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Hilltop.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
PPP loans
$85.3K
2 loans, 30 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Hilltop, 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
81° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hilltop, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Hilltop
1 in or overlapping Hilltop. Population shown
Cities near Hilltop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount HopeCity | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Oak HillCity | 3.6 mi | 9.7 |
| ThurmondTown | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.2 |
| GatewoodCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| PaxTown | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| CunardCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.5 |
| GartenCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| FayettevilleTown | 9.6 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hilltop, WV in?
- Hilltop is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Hilltop, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hilltop include 25855.
- What is the population of Hilltop, WV?
- About 397 people live in Hilltop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hilltop?
- Nearby places include Glen Jean (0.8 mi), Scarbro (1.1 mi), Mount Hope (3.3 mi), Oak Hill (3.6 mi), Thurmond (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023