ZIP Code 25177
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Saint Albans · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 24,084
- Median income
- $55,046
- Median home value
- $139,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.4%
- Land area
- 77.8 sq mi
310/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 25177 in Saint Albans, West Virginia has a population of 24,084. The median household income is $55,046, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $139,900, 50% below the US average. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25177 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 77.8 square miles in Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 24,084 residents, producing a population density of 310 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 25177 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25177 sits at $55,046 (5% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,572. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $139,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $907 per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25177 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25177 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 25177
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25177.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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 25177, Saint Albans, 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
24,084
Population
77.8
Area (sq mi)
310
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25177?
43.0
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
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?
$55,046
Median Household Income
-5% vs state
$31,572
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 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?
11,273
Total Housing Units
9,699
Occupied Units
1,574
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,900
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$907
Median Rent
1964
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
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25177 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 133 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 145 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 164 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 160 |
| 2024 | +12.8% | 181 |
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 403 business establishments in ZIP 25177, employing approximately 5,266 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,963,000.
403
Businesses
5,266
Employees
$261.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 75 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 50 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.7% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 25177 vs 25202 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25202 | Tornado, WV | 1,370 | 3.5 mi |
| 25143 | Nitro, WV | 8,579 | 3.8 mi |
| 25112 | Institute, WV | 166 | 4.4 mi |
| 25064 | Dunbar, WV | 9,962 | 5.4 mi |
| 25560 | Scott Depot, WV | 7,997 | 6.0 mi |
| 25313 | Charleston, WV | 13,436 | 6.0 mi |
| 25564 | Sod, WV | 1,250 | 7.2 mi |
| 25011 | Bancroft, WV | 800 | 9.8 mi |
| 25309 | South Charleston, WV | 13,356 | 6.6 mi |
| 25526 | Hurricane, WV | 21,902 | 7.8 mi |
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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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