City

Clendenin, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥4,230Population
💰$47,500Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$105,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.1%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.3%Race
White99.1%
Black0.6%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (1%)
HS Graduate1,279 (52.3%)
Some College328 (13.4%)
Associates303 (12.4%)
Bachelors95 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree417 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 52.3%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad52.3%
Some College13.4%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$105,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$924/mo
Total Housing Units2,026
Vacant Units406

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Clendenin, WV

Clendenin is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,230 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Clendenin is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,500 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Clendenin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $924 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clendenin is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.08%).

Clendenin, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Clendenin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25045 4,230 $47,500 $105,800 $924 9.8% 20.9% 76.9%