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Saint Albans, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25177

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

24,084
310/sq mi
$55,046
Median income
$139,900
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Albans 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.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
310
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25177 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25177 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 24,084 residents across 77.8 square miles, a density of 310 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25177 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $139,900 (1% above the state average), median rent at $907 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25177, plus 6 more within Kanawha County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 25177

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Albans, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25177.

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 25177, Saint Albans, 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

24,084

Population

77.8

Area (sq mi)

310

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25177?

43.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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

How ZIP 25177 ranks nationally

Saint Albans, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,046 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$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 25177 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 25177 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25177 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 25177 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Kanawha County

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
25071 standard
Elkview, WV
Pop: 11,697

Related Areas

Kanawha County Saint Albans, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25177 in? ▼
ZIP code 25177 (Saint Albans) 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 25177? ▼
ZIP code 25177 in Saint Albans, WV has a population of 24,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25177? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25177 is $55,046, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25177? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25177 is $139,900, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25177? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25177 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25177? ▼
ZIP code 25177 has 403 business establishments employing approximately 5,266 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25177? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25177 are: Retail trade (75), Other services (except public administration) (62), Construction (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25177? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25177 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 25177? ▼
In ZIP code 25177, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25177? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25177 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25177? ▼
In ZIP code 25177, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25177? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25177 is 21.3% 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.