ZIP Code 25071
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Elkview · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 11,697
- Median income
- $59,710
- Median home value
- $167,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.0%
- Land area
- 267.7 sq mi
44/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.2
New York
ZIP code 25071 in Elkview, West Virginia has a population of 11,697. The median household income is $59,710, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $167,600, 40% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 267.7 square miles in Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 11,697 residents, producing a population density of 44 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25071 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25071 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $167,600 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $778 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25071 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 25071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$30,757
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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