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 High-density area
- $53,205
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25143 (Nitro, WV) rose +20.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.9 in 2023 to 187.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,472. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $128,600 (7% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $907; 75.4% of occupied 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25143 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 25143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nitro, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25143.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
21 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 25143?
43.9
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$53,205
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$34,472
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 25143 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Nitro, 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)
$53,205 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
4,438housing units
4,438
Total Housing Units
3,633
Occupied Units
805
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,600
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 25143 vs 25313 →
ZIP 25143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25177
Saint Albans (25177)
24,084 residents
- 25313
Charleston (25313)
13,436 residents
- 25309
South Charleston (25309)
13,356 residents
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
9,962 residents
- 25143 8,579
Nitro (25143)
8,579 residents
- 25560 7,997
Scott Depot (25560)
7,997 residents
- 25159 5,163
Poca (25159)
5,163 residents
- 25202 1,370
Tornado (25202)
1,370 residents
- 25011 800
Bancroft (25011)
800 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25143 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25560
Scott Depot (25560)
$103,160 median income
- 25202
Tornado (25202)
$96,328 median income
- 25011
Bancroft (25011)
$94,375 median income
- 25313
Charleston (25313)
$64,385 median income
- 25309
South Charleston (25309)
$57,937 median income
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
$57,263 median income
- 25159
Poca (25159)
$56,517 median income
- 25177
Saint Albans (25177)
$55,046 median income
- 25143
Nitro (25143)
$53,205 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25143, 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 (8,579 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 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.
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