Pinch, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25156
Kanawha County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 105
- 160/sq mi High-density area
- $179,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pinch pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 160
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25156 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25156 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pinch, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to just 105 residents across 0.7 square miles, a density of 160 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 25156, but per-capita income is $72,991. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $179,200 (30% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25156 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 →
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 25156, Pinch, 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
105
Population
0.7
Area (sq mi)
160
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25156?
55.0
Median Age
38.7%
Male
61.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$72,991
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
73housing units
73
Total Housing Units
73
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,200
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 25156, employing approximately 53 people with a combined annual payroll of $824,000.
5
Businesses
53
Employees
$824K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 25156 vs 25102 →
ZIP 25156 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25136
Montgomery (25136)
1,798 residents
- 25039
Cedar Grove (25039)
1,304 residents
- 25067
East Bank (25067)
1,120 residents
- 25086
Glasgow (25086)
928 residents
- 25186
Smithers (25186)
881 residents
- 25110 599
Hugheston (25110)
599 residents
- 25162 571
Pratt (25162)
571 residents
- 25103 366
Hansford (25103)
366 residents
- 25102 349
Handley (25102)
349 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25156 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25102 | Handley, WV | 349 | 1.0 mi |
| 25126 | London, WV | 58 | 1.6 mi |
| 25103 | Hansford, WV | 366 | 1.9 mi |
| 25136 | Montgomery, WV | 1,798 | 2.1 mi |
| 25162 | Pratt, WV | 571 | 2.5 mi |
| 25110 | Hugheston, WV | 599 | 3.4 mi |
| 25186 | Smithers, WV | 881 | 4.1 mi |
| 25086 | Glasgow, WV | 928 | 3.8 mi |
| 25067 | East Bank, WV | 1,120 | 4.4 mi |
| 25039 | Cedar Grove, WV | 1,304 | 4.4 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25156 in?
ZIP code 25156 (Pinch) 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 25156?
ZIP code 25156 in Pinch, WV has a population of 105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25156?
The median home value in ZIP 25156 is $179,200, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25156?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25156 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25156?
ZIP code 25156 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 53 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25156?
In ZIP code 25156, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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