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Lavalette, WV

Census-designated place in Wayne County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25535.

Population

1,005

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

386

ZIP codes

1

Lavalette and its ZIP codes

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Lavalette at a glance

  • Lavalette is about 5.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $54,554 a year, 8% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,200 (17% above West Virginia).

Local data for Lavalette, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lavalette, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,554

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$190,200

Homeownership

74.9%

Bachelor's or higher

48.0%

Median age

42.0

Average commute

18.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (130), Italian Americans (89), German Americans (80).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Lavalette.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,428

8,412 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,014

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$346M

FY 2026, $8,867 per person

Wayne County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lavalette, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.5%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.5%

Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lavalette, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

534

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

161

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 26°F

45.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lavalette, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.8%

U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts

Diabetes

18.0%

U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts

Smoking

20.9%

U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Lavalette

1 in or overlapping Lavalette. Population shown

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Cities near Lavalette

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HuntingtonCity6.1 mi16.2
WayneTown6.1 mi1.2
Burlington, OHCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.4
Chesapeake, OHVillage7.6 mi0.5
CeredoCity8 mi1.3
Proctorville, OHVillage8.8 mi0.2
KenovaCity9.4 mi1.3
Pea RidgeCensus-designated place9.7 mi2.3
BarboursvilleVillage10 mi4
South Point, OHVillage10 mi2.9
PrichardCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
Catlettsburg, KYCity11 mi1.3
Salt RockCensus-designated place12 mi3.1
West HamlinTown14 mi0.5
LesageCensus-designated place14 mi6.1
Cannonsburg, KYCensus-designated place15 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lavalette, WV in?
Lavalette is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Lavalette, WV?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lavalette include 25535.
What is the population of Lavalette, WV?
About 1,005 people live in Lavalette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lavalette?
Nearby places include Huntington (6.1 mi), Wayne (6.1 mi), Burlington, OH (7.5 mi), Chesapeake, OH (7.6 mi), Ceredo (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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