25107 ZIP Code — Hernshaw, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25107 is located in Hernshaw, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 17.66 square miles and serves a population of 369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25107

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 $37,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,176. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25107 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

369

population

17.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25107 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25107

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25107. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hernshaw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25024 Bloomingrose (2.6 mi) 25315 Charleston (3.2 mi) 25214 Winifrede (3.4 mi) 25165 Racine (3.9 mi) 25035 Cabin Creek (3.9 mi) 25049 Comfort (4.9 mi) 25015 Belle (5.8 mi) 25304 Charleston (6.4 mi) 25389 Charleston (7 mi) 25154 Peytona (7.5 mi) 25314 Charleston (7.8 mi) 25051 Costa (8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	369
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	17.66 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.1892
Longitude	-81.5975
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	52.9%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

369

Population

People per sq mi

62.0

Median age

$61,176

Median household income

$36,043

Per capita income

$37,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

293

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	16.0%
18 and over	310	84.0%
65 and over	134	36.3%
Median age	62.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	369	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.1%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	17.9%
Median income	$61,176

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.1%

$50k–$100k 33.5%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$37,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	37.4%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	20.4%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	73.8%
3 bedrooms	24.9%
4 bedrooms	1.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	8.7%
3 or more	47.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.9%
Electricity	28.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	70	35.7%
Female householder, no spouse	45	23.0%
Households with children under 18	41	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	56.6%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	17.7%
Married	44.4%	50.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.8%	31.9%
Divorced	20.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.5%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 26.3%

Other services 25.6%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Professional & management 12.8%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	45.9%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.4%
Government	26.3%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.4%
Retirement income	71.4%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	30.9%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	362	98.1%
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)	369	100.0%
Born in same state	369	100.0%
Born in different state	334	90.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	133	36%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.1%
Internet access	56.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25107

What city is ZIP code 25107 in?

ZIP code 25107 is primarily assigned to Hernshaw, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25107 in?

ZIP code 25107 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25107 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 25107 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25107 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 25107 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 25107 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 25107 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25107?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 25107 in?

ZIP code 25107 observes the EST timezone.