City

Kenna, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,546Population
💰$57,563Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$187,900Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White94.3%
Asian0.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
14%
25–44
13%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty20.5% ▲ 105% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
HS Graduate926 (44.8%)
Some College444 (21.5%)
Associates209 (10.1%)
Bachelors385 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree103 (5%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 5%Edu
HS Grad44.8%
Some College21.5%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate5.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,563 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$187,900 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$723/mo
Total Housing Units1,451
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Kenna, WV

Kenna is a city in West Virginia, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,546 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Kenna is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,563 is below the national average. Approximately 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kenna is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $723 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kenna is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kenna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25248 3,546 $57,563 $187,900 $723 4.4% 23.6% 80.8%