25202 ZIP Code — Tornado, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25202 is located in Tornado, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 13.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25202

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,125. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25202 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,295

population

13.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25202 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25202

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tornado	Acceptable
Tornado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25564 Sod (3.3 mi) 25177 Saint Albans (5.8 mi) 25309 South Charleston (6.1 mi) 25567 Sumerco (7 mi) 25003 Alum Creek (7.3 mi) 25521 Griffithsville (7.4 mi) 25143 Nitro (7.7 mi) 25526 Hurricane (7.8 mi) 25064 Dunbar (8 mi) 25313 Charleston (9.2 mi) 25560 Scott Depot (9.6 mi) 25303 South Charleston (10.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,295
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	13.09 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.3130
Longitude	-81.8698
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,295

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$93,125

Median household income

$27,544

Per capita income

$142,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

442

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

142

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	307	23.7%
18 and over	988	76.3%
65 and over	162	12.5%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,270	96.5%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.6%
Two or more races	21	1.6%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	43.8%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 34.4%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	34.4%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$93,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 32.2%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	35.4%
1960–1969	13.1%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.3%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	7.1%
3 bedrooms	59.6%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	59.5%
Wood	17.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	251	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	63	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	70	17.7%
Households with children under 18	162	41.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	33.4%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.7%	32.5%
Married	53.3%	49.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.0%
Divorced	10.9%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.9%
Kindergarten	7	2.9%
Elementary school	141	57.8%
High school	50	20.5%
College / grad school	34	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Retail trade 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Public administration 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Construction 5.3%

Other services 4.9%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	33.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	9.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	17.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,258	97.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,271	98.1%
Born in same state	1,271	98.1%
Born in different state	1,159	89.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.9%
Not a US citizen	4	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	15.2%
Italian	192	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	6.6%
English	20	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25202

What city is ZIP code 25202 in?

ZIP code 25202 is primarily assigned to Tornado, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25202 in?

ZIP code 25202 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25202 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 25202 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25202?

The median home value in ZIP code 25202 is $142,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 25202?

ZIP code 25202 has an estimated population of 1,295 residents, with a density of 99 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25202?

The median household income in ZIP code 25202 is $93,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25202 in?

ZIP code 25202 observes the EST timezone.