City

Tornado, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,408Population
💰$96,071Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$178,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian0.3%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate374 (43.6%)
Some College109 (12.7%)
Associates90 (10.5%)
Bachelors127 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree154 (18%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,071 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$178,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units522
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
51%
About Tornado, WV

Tornado is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,408 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Tornado is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,071 is above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tornado is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tornado is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.73%).

Tornado, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Tornado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25202 1,408 $96,071 $178,300 2.0% 32.8% 86.4%