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Nitro, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25143

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

8,579
378/sq mi
$53,205
Median income
$128,600
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nitro 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.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
378
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25143 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25143 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nitro, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 8,579 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 378 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25143 reports a modest median household income of $53,205 (8% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,472. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $128,600 for a typical home value (7% below the state average), with rent averaging $907 a month; 75.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. To put 25143 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kanawha County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 25143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nitro, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25143.

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 25143, Nitro, 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

8,579

Population

22.7

Area (sq mi)

378

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25143?

43.9

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$53,205

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$34,472

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25143 ranks nationally

Nitro, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,205 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,438

Total Housing Units

3,633

Occupied Units

805

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$128,600

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$907

Median Rent

1962

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

+20.8%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25143 have increased 20.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 143
2021 +7.3% 153
2022 +13.6% 174
2023 -10.9% 155
2024 +20.8% 187

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 227 business establishments in ZIP 25143, employing approximately 3,137 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,042,000.

227

Businesses

3,137

Employees

$186.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 31 13.7%
Retail trade 31 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 28 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing 26 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 18 7.9%
Construction 16 7.0%
Finance and insurance 11 4.8%
Manufacturing 9 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.3%

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 25143 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 25143 ranks #5 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 25143 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 25143 ranks #9 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
25313 Charleston, WV 13,436 3.5 mi
25177 Saint Albans, WV 24,084 3.8 mi
25112 Institute, WV 166 4.0 mi
25560 Scott Depot, WV 7,997 4.5 mi
25011 Bancroft, WV 800 6.3 mi
25064 Dunbar, WV 9,962 4.9 mi
25159 Poca, WV 5,163 6.2 mi
25202 Tornado, WV 1,370 7.2 mi
25109 Hometown, WV 661 7.8 mi
25309 South Charleston, WV 13,356 8.5 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 Nitro, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25143 in? ▼
ZIP code 25143 (Nitro) 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 25143? ▼
ZIP code 25143 in Nitro, WV has a population of 8,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25143? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25143 is $53,205, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25143? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25143 is $128,600, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25143? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25143 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25143? ▼
ZIP code 25143 has 227 business establishments employing approximately 3,137 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25143? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25143 are: Wholesale trade (31), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25143? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25143 increased by 20.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 25143? ▼
In ZIP code 25143, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25143? ▼
In ZIP code 25143, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25143? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25143 is 19.0% 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.