Elkview, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25071
Kanawha County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,697
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,710
- Median income Below-median income area
- $167,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elkview pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25071 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25071 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 11,697 residents across 267.7 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25071 reports a modest median household income of $59,710 (3% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,757. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $167,600 (21% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $778.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25071 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 25071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkview, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25071.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 25071, Elkview, 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
11,697
Population
267.7
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25071?
47.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.6%
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?
$59,710
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$30,757
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25071 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Elkview, 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)
$59,710 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
4,921housing units
4,921
Total Housing Units
4,365
Occupied Units
556
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,600
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1983
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25071 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -4.2% | 123 |
| 2020 | +8.3% | 134 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 142 |
| 2022 | -0.3% | 142 |
| 2024 | – | 167 |
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 132 business establishments in ZIP 25071, employing approximately 1,303 people with a combined annual payroll of $67,192,000.
132
Businesses
1,303
Employees
$67.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 25 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 22 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.0% |
| Information | 4 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 2.3% |
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 25071 vs 25201 →
ZIP 25071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
15,078 residents
- 25071
Elkview (25071)
11,697 residents
- 25311
Charleston (25311)
10,815 residents
- 25045 5,801
Clendenin (25045)
5,801 residents
- 25286 1,692
Walton (25286)
1,692 residents
- 25201 55
Tad (25201)
55 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25071 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25311
Charleston (25311)
$62,800 median income
- 25071
Elkview (25071)
$59,710 median income
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
$55,210 median income
- 25045
Clendenin (25045)
$52,025 median income
- 25286
Walton (25286)
$45,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25071 ranks #2 of 5 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 25071, 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 (11,697 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 25071 in?
ZIP code 25071 (Elkview) 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 25071?
ZIP code 25071 in Elkview, WV has a population of 11,697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25071?
The median household income in ZIP 25071 is $59,710, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25071?
The median home value in ZIP 25071 is $167,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25071 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25071?
ZIP code 25071 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25071 are: Retail trade (25), Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25071 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 25071?
In ZIP code 25071, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 25071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25071 is 27.7 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 25071?
In ZIP code 25071, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25071 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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