ZIP Code 25202

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Tornado · Kanawha County · West Virginia

Population
1,370

46/sq mi

Median income
$96,328

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$198,600

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.1%

Median age 43.1

Land area
29.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 25202 in Tornado, West Virginia has a population of 1,370. The median household income is $96,328, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $198,600, 29% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.6 square miles in Tornado, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,370 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 25202 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25202 sits at $96,328 (67% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $32,544. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $198,600 (44% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, 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 25202 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 25202, Tornado, 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

1,370

Population

29.6

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25202?

43.1

Median Age

41.5%

Male

58.5%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$96,328

Median Household Income

+67% vs state

$32,544

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

557

Total Housing Units

490

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$198,600

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 25202, employing approximately 30 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,640,000.

8

Businesses

30

Employees

$1.6M

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 25202 vs 25177 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25177 Saint Albans, WV 24,084 3.5 mi
25564 Sod, WV 1,250 4.0 mi
25309 South Charleston, WV 13,356 5.7 mi
25567 Sumerco, WV 924 6.9 mi
25143 Nitro, WV 8,579 7.2 mi
25003 Alum Creek, WV 2,782 6.0 mi
25112 Institute, WV 166 6.5 mi
25064 Dunbar, WV 9,962 7.1 mi
25560 Scott Depot, WV 7,997 9.0 mi
25573 Yawkey, WV 970 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25202 in?
ZIP code 25202 (Tornado) 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 25202?
ZIP code 25202 in Tornado, WV has a population of 1,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25202?
The median household income in ZIP 25202 is $96,328, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25202?
The median home value in ZIP 25202 is $198,600, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25202 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25202?
ZIP code 25202 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 30 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25202?
In ZIP code 25202, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 25202?
In ZIP code 25202, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25202 is 9.2% 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 Tornado, WV

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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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