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Dunbar, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25064

Kanawha County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,962
561/sq mi
$57,263
Median income
$119,900
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dunbar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
561
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25064 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25064 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dunbar, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 9,962 residents across 17.8 square miles, a density of 561 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25064 reports a modest median household income of $57,263 (1% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $32,530. Local economic indicators show a 18.1% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $119,900 (13% below the state average), median rent at $919 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25064, plus 6 more within Kanawha County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 25064

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dunbar, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25064.

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 25064, Dunbar, 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

9,962

Population

17.8

Area (sq mi)

561

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25064?

42.0

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 12.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$57,263

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$32,530

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25064 ranks nationally

Dunbar, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,263 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,087

Total Housing Units

4,477

Occupied Units

610

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$119,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$919

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25064 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.3% 126
2021 +13.0% 142
2022 +15.1% 164
2023 -3.0% 159
2024 +8.5% 173

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 187 business establishments in ZIP 25064, employing approximately 2,510 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,542,000.

187

Businesses

2,510

Employees

$139.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 34 18.2%
Retail trade 26 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 26 13.9%
Wholesale trade 21 11.2%
Construction 16 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.3%
Manufacturing 9 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.8%
Finance and insurance 8 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.1%

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 25064 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 25064 ranks #4 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 25064 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 25064 ranks #6 of 9 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
25112 Institute, WV 166 1.0 mi
25313 Charleston, WV 13,436 2.8 mi
25309 South Charleston, WV 13,356 4.7 mi
25303 South Charleston, WV 7,112 3.6 mi
25177 Saint Albans, WV 24,084 5.4 mi
25143 Nitro, WV 8,579 4.9 mi
25301 Charleston, WV 2,771 6.7 mi
25159 Poca, WV 5,163 9.0 mi
25003 Alum Creek, WV 2,782 8.9 mi
25202 Tornado, WV 1,370 7.1 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 Dunbar, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25064 in? ▼
ZIP code 25064 (Dunbar) 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 25064? ▼
ZIP code 25064 in Dunbar, WV has a population of 9,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25064? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25064 is $57,263, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25064? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25064 is $119,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25064? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25064 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25064? ▼
ZIP code 25064 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 2,510 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25064? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25064 are: Health care and social assistance (34), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25064? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25064 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25064? ▼
In ZIP code 25064, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 25064? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25064 is 19.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25064? ▼
In ZIP code 25064, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25064? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25064 is 18.1% 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.