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 High-density area
- $55,046
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25177 (Saint Albans, WV) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 160.1 in 2023 to 180.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,572. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $139,900 (1% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $907; 72.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25177 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 25177
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Albans, WV
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$31,572
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25177 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Saint Albans, 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)
$55,046 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
11,273housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 25177
Saint Albans (25177)
24,084 residents
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
21,902 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
- 25202 1,370
Tornado (25202)
1,370 residents
- 25564 1,250
Sod (25564)
1,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25177 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25177 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
- 25526
Hurricane (25526)
$85,176 median income
- 25313
Charleston (25313)
$64,385 median income
- 25309
South Charleston (25309)
$57,937 median income
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
$57,263 median income
- 25177
Saint Albans (25177)
$55,046 median income
- 25143
Nitro (25143)
$53,205 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25177, 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 (24,084 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 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.
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