County ProfileWV
Kanawha County
Population: 180,745 · 76 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
180,745
People
Median age
43.8
Housing
Total households
76,459
Income
Median household income
$60,943
Housing
Total housing units
90,408
Employment
Employment rate
52.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.1%
County details
Local time 05:36:18(ET)| Name | Kanawha |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 76total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 33 Standard40 PO Box3 Unique |
| Area code | 304, 681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 38.3280675, -81.5235156 |
| Land area | 901.7 sq miles(2,335.5 km²) |
Map of Kanawha county, West Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Kanawha County
Compare the largest cities in Kanawha County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 48,864 | $65,812 | 45ZIPs |
| South Charleston | 13,647 | $63,884 | 2ZIPs |
| Saint Albans | 10,861 | $53,972 | 1ZIPs |
| Dunbar | 7,480 | $58,379 | 1ZIPs |
| Nitro | 6,624 | $53,848 | 1ZIPs |
| Pinch | 2,914 | $76,741 | 1ZIPs |
| Belle | 1,169 | $77,031 | 1ZIPs |
| Elkview | 1,116 | $69,858 | 1ZIPs |
| Tornado | 1,081 | $83,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Cabin Creek | 964 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Clendenin | 854 | $69,583 | 1ZIPs |
| East Bank | 822 | $72,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Cedar Grove | 718 | $44,952 | 1ZIPs |
| Glasgow | 703 | $53,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Drybranch | 681 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Institute | 569 | $42,315 | 1ZIPs |
| Hernshaw | 552 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Miami | 494 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pratt | 483 | $63,558 | 1ZIPs |
| Winifrede | 477 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gallagher | 475 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hugheston | 436 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mammoth | 273 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pond Gap | 238 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hansford | 227 | $18,938 | 1ZIPs |
| Dawes | 225 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Handley | 223 | $105,150 | 1ZIPs |
| London | 170 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Blount | 139 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Eskdale | 130 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tad | 111 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Kanawha County
Review the most populated postal areas across Kanawha County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25177 | Saint Albans | $55,046 | 22,870 |
| 25314 | Charleston | $94,556 | 14,673 |
| 25302 | Charleston | $55,210 | 14,307 |
| 25309 | South Charleston | $57,937 | 13,146 |
| 25313 | Charleston | $64,385 | 12,546 |
| 25071 | Elkview | $59,710 | 10,505 |
| 25311 | Charleston | $62,800 | 9,487 |
| 25064 | Dunbar | $57,263 | 9,229 |
| 25312 | Charleston | $57,246 | 8,823 |
| 25143 | Nitro | $53,205 | 8,792 |
| 25304 | Charleston | $80,931 | 8,466 |
| 25303 | South Charleston | $75,872 | 6,946 |
| 25306 | Charleston | $71,654 | 6,493 |
| 25320 | Charleston | $58,629 | 5,447 |
| 25387 | Charleston | $43,063 | 5,215 |
| 25045 | Clendenin | $52,025 | 4,770 |
| 25015 | Belle | $56,681 | 4,043 |
| 25315 | Charleston | $55,083 | 3,016 |
| 25301 | Charleston | $25,417 | 2,908 |
| 25202 | Tornado | $96,328 | 1,445 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS