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Hometown, WV
Census-designated place in Putnam County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25109.
Population
756
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
942
ZIP codes
1
Hometown and its ZIP codes
Hometown at a glance
- Hometown is about 13 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $28,876, 52% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,600 (12% below West Virginia).
Local data for Hometown, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hometown, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,876
Poverty rate
30.2%
Median home value
$142,600
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
56.6
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Hometown.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,219
22,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$438M
FY 2026, $7,619 per person
PPP loans
$24.6K
2 loans, 4 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hometown, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled21.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Hometown, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
244
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hometown, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Hometown
1 in or overlapping Hometown. Population shown
Cities near Hometown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BancroftTown | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WinfieldTown | 1.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Raymond CityCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| EleanorTown | 3.8 mi | 2.1 |
| PocaTown | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Teays ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Cross LanesCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6.3 |
| NitroCity | 8.5 mi | 5.3 |
| BuffaloTown | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| St. AlbansCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| HurricaneCity | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| InstituteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SissonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.8 |
| West DunbarCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| DunbarCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hometown, WV in?
- Hometown is in Putnam County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Hometown, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hometown include 25109.
- What is the population of Hometown, WV?
- About 756 people live in Hometown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hometown?
- Nearby places include Bancroft (1.4 mi), Winfield (1.7 mi), Raymond City (3.6 mi), Eleanor (3.8 mi), Poca (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023