| ZIP Code | 25143 |
|---|---|
| City | Nitro |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 848 ft |
| Latitude | 38.421336 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.823619 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 20.0% ▲ 100% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.4% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,283 (40.8%) |
| Some College | 879 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 833 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 554 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,038 (18.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,088 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,300 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $878/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,423 |
| Vacant Units | 714 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,423 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 714 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 25143 is located in Nitro, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. With a population of 9,185, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 25143 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,088 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 25143 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $119,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $878 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 25143 is primarily White (89.93%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 20.0%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 25143 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 25143 in Nitro, WV is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,185 residents, a median household income of $55,088, and a median home value of $119,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of West Virginia.