Clendenin, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25045
Kanawha County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,801
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,025
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clendenin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25045 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25045 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clendenin, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 5,801 residents across 374.3 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25045 reports a modest median household income of $52,025 (10% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,042. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 8.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $119,900 (13% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $903; 83.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25045 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 25045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clendenin, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25045.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25045, Clendenin, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,801
Population
374.3
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25045?
44.7
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,025
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$25,042
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
35.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25045 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Clendenin, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,025 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,094housing units
2,094
Total Housing Units
1,609
Occupied Units
485
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,900
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$903
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 25045, employing approximately 295 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,469,000.
56
Businesses
295
Employees
$13.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 21.4% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 21.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 25045 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25071
Elkview (25071)
11,697 residents
- 25045
Clendenin (25045)
5,801 residents
- 25164 1,257
Procious (25164)
1,257 residents
- 25125 1,011
Lizemores (25125)
1,011 residents
- 25030 414
Bomont (25030)
414 residents
- 25132 276
Mammoth (25132)
276 residents
- 25005 264
Amma (25005)
264 residents
- 25025 230
Blount (25025)
230 residents
- 25088 164
Glen (25088)
164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25045 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25030
Bomont (25030)
$72,614 median income
- 25125
Lizemores (25125)
$59,875 median income
- 25071
Elkview (25071)
$59,710 median income
- 25164
Procious (25164)
$58,375 median income
- 25045
Clendenin (25045)
$52,025 median income
- 25132
Mammoth (25132)
$47,250 median income
- 25005
Amma (25005)
$43,750 median income
- 25088
Glen (25088)
$41,042 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25045 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25045, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,801 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25045 in?
ZIP code 25045 (Clendenin) is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Kanawha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kanawha-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25045?
ZIP code 25045 in Clendenin, WV has a population of 5,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25045?
The median household income in ZIP 25045 is $52,025, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25045?
The median home value in ZIP 25045 is $119,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25045?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25045 is White at 99.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25045?
ZIP code 25045 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25045?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25045 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25045?
In ZIP code 25045, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25045?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25045 is 35.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25045?
In ZIP code 25045, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25045?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25045 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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