ZIP Code 25160

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Pond Gap · Kanawha County · West Virginia

Population
303

20/sq mi

Median income
$44,066

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$28,300

▼ 90% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.0%

Median age 52.4

Land area
15.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25160 in Pond Gap, West Virginia has a population of 303. The median household income is $44,066, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $28,300, 90% below the US average. 5.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25160 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.5 square miles in Pond Gap, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 303 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 25160 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25160 sits at $44,066 (24% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,902. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $28,300 (80% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25160 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25160 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 →

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 25160, Pond Gap, 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

303

Population

15.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25160?

52.4

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$44,066

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$25,902

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.0%

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

What does housing look like?

229

Total Housing Units

229

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$28,300

Median Home Value

-80% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
25132 Mammoth, WV 276 3.0 mi
25110 Hugheston, WV 599 4.6 mi
25036 Cannelton, WV 468 5.1 mi
25185 Mount Olive, WV 1,042 4.6 mi
25125 Lizemores, WV 1,011 5.3 mi
25186 Smithers, WV 881 7.5 mi
25025 Blount, WV 230 6.2 mi
25059 Dixie, WV 678 5.8 mi
25039 Cedar Grove, WV 1,304 6.0 mi
26656 Belva, WV 401 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25160 in?
ZIP code 25160 (Pond Gap) 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 25160?
ZIP code 25160 in Pond Gap, WV has a population of 303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25160?
The median household income in ZIP 25160 is $44,066, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25160?
The median home value in ZIP 25160 is $28,300, which is 90% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25160 is White at 99.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25160?
In ZIP code 25160, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.0% 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 25160?
In ZIP code 25160, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25160 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pond Gap, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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