25003 ZIP Code — Alum Creek, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25003 is located in Alum Creek, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 37.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25003

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,394. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 25003 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,416

population

37.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alum Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25142 Nellis (4.5 mi) 25309 South Charleston (4.9 mi) 25567 Sumerco (6.4 mi) 25314 Charleston (6.4 mi) 25564 Sod (7.2 mi) 25202 Tornado (7.3 mi) 25051 Costa (7.4 mi) 25529 Julian (7.9 mi) 25165 Racine (8.3 mi) 25154 Peytona (8.7 mi) 25304 Charleston (9.4 mi) 25303 South Charleston (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,416
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	37.18 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	38.2424
Longitude	-81.7699
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,416

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$56,394

Median household income

$37,901

Per capita income

$114,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

717

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

184

45–54

240

55–59

60–64

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	5.1%
18 and over	1,344	94.9%
65 and over	374	26.4%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,410	99.6%
Two or more races	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.3%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$56,394

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 32.0%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	20.3%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.7%
Electricity	39.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	86	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	143	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	95	13.5%
Households with children under 18	71	10.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	252	35.7%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.2%	11.8%
Married	58.7%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.0%
Divorced	30.1%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	35.1%
High school	8	7.2%
College / grad school	64	57.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Retail trade 22.5%

Public administration 12.3%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Other services 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	39.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 54.2%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	35.6%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.7%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,416	100.0%
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)	1,416	100.0%
Born in same state	1,416	100.0%
Born in different state	1,361	96.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	398	28.1%
Italian	263	18.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	4.4%
Dutch	52	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25003

What city is ZIP code 25003 in?

ZIP code 25003 is primarily assigned to Alum Creek, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25003 in?

ZIP code 25003 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25003 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 25003 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25003 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 25003 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25003?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25003?

The median home value in ZIP code 25003 is $114,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 25003 in?

ZIP code 25003 observes the EST timezone.