City

Kenova, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  West Virginia

👥6,642Population
💰$68,048Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$144,400Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.9%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.9%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
HS Graduate1,877 (42.4%)
Some College451 (10.2%)
Associates745 (16.8%)
Bachelors405 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree950 (21.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
HS Grad42.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27.1%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,048 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$144,400 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units3,000
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Kenova, WV

Kenova is a city in West Virginia, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,642 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Kenova is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,048 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kenova is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kenova is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kenova
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25530 6,642 $68,048 $144,400 $817 1.9% 30.6% 73.0%