City

Nitro, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥9,185Population
💰$55,088Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$119,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.4%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.1%
Asian0.5%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,283 (40.8%)
Some College879 (15.7%)
Associates833 (14.9%)
Bachelors554 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree1,038 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College15.7%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,088 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$119,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units4,423
Vacant Units714

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Nitro, WV

Nitro is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,185 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Nitro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,088 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Nitro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nitro is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nitro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25143 9,185 $55,088 $119,300 $878 5.0% 28.4% 73.4%