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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
$52,025
Median income
$119,900
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,042. Poverty here runs at 15.6%, with unemployment measured at 8.8%. The typical home here is valued at $119,900 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $903 monthly, and 83.0% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kanawha County, letting you compare 25045 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 25045?

44.7

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$25,042

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

35.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25045 ranks nationally

Clendenin, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,025 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,094

Total Housing Units

1,609

Occupied Units

485

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$119,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25045 vs 25030 →

ZIP 25045 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25045 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25045 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25030 Bomont, WV 414 5.1 mi
25132 Mammoth, WV 276 10.1 mi
25088 Glen, WV 164 7.2 mi
25071 Elkview, WV 11,697 8.3 mi
25005 Amma, WV 264 9.8 mi
25164 Procious, WV 1,257 8.5 mi
25025 Blount, WV 230 10.4 mi
25125 Lizemores, WV 1,011 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kanawha County

25177 standard
Saint Albans, WV
Pop: 24,084
25302 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 15,078
25312 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 14,886
25314 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 14,542
25313 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 13,436
25309 standard
South Charleston, WV
Pop: 13,356

Related Areas

Kanawha County Clendenin, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.