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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
$59,710
Median income
$167,600
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elkview pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,757. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. Median home value sits at $167,600 (21% above the state average), median rent at $778 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.8%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25071, 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 25071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkview, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25071.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 25071?

47.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
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 5.7%
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?

$59,710

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$30,757

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25071 ranks nationally

Elkview, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,710 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,921

Total Housing Units

4,365

Occupied Units

556

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$167,600

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25071 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 25071 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 25071 ranks #2 of 5 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
25201 Tad, WV 55 9.6 mi
25045 Clendenin, WV 5,801 8.3 mi
25311 Charleston, WV 10,815 8.8 mi
25286 Walton, WV 1,692 10.3 mi
25302 Charleston, WV 15,078 9.0 mi
25305 Charleston, WV 0 12.2 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 Elkview, WV West Virginia

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.

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