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Wayne County
Kenova, WV
25530
25530 ZIP Code — Kenova, WV
Wayne County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25530 is located in
Kenova ,
West Virginia ,
within Wayne County .
It covers approximately 14.88 square miles and serves a population of
6,417 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 25530
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 $117,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $64,763. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,417
Population density
431 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
099
Geography
Land area
14.88 sq mi
Water area
0.66 sq mi
Latitude
38.3536
Longitude
-82.5449
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.3%
57.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
37.2%
29.9%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
10.2%
15.8%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.5%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$64,763
Median household income
$117,700
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,292 20.1% 18 and over 5,125 79.9% 65 and over 1,094 17.0% Median age 42.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 6,116 95.1% Two or more races 216 3.4% Black or African American 85 1.3% Hispanic or Latino 11 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.3%
57.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
37.2%
29.9%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
10.2%
15.8%
Over $200k
2.0%
2.5%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 8.3% $15k–$25k 4.1% $25k–$35k 15.8% $35k–$50k 8.5% $50k–$75k 27.2% $75k–$100k 7.2% $100k–$150k 17.2% $150k–$200k 4.0% $200k+ 3.9% Median income $64,763
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $117,700 Median rent / month $827 Owner occupied 71.0% Renter occupied 29.0% Vacant 9.9% Single-family detached 79.8% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 12.2% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.41
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 4.8% 1990–1999 7.7% 1980–1989 5.2% 1970–1979 26.3% 1960–1969 9.5% 1950–1959 15.4% 1940–1949 8.2% 1939 or earlier 22.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.5% 1 bedroom 4.7% 2 bedrooms 24.2% 3 bedrooms 51.6% 4 bedrooms 10.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 44.4% 2 vehicles 38.0% 3 or more 13.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 55.5% Electricity 42.4% Propane / LP gas 1.6% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,348 53.0% Cohabiting couple 124 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 447 17.6% Female householder, no spouse 622 24.5% Households with children under 18 783 30.8% Households with seniors (65+) 817 32.2% Average household size 2.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.7% 24.2% Married 48.1% 49.8% Separated 1.2% 0.4% Widowed 0.9% 10.2% Divorced 8.1% 15.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.9% Bachelor's or higher 21.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 1.2% Kindergarten 37 2.7% Elementary school 791 57.2% High school 206 14.9% College / grad school 332 24.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
20.5%
Professional & management
4.4%
Public administration
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.9% Service 22.2% Sales & office 25.8% Natural resources & construction 3.6% Production & transportation 7.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.6% Government 17.1% Self-employed 5.9% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.6% Carpool 12.9% Public transit 1.0% Walk 16.4% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 17.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
31.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.6% Retirement income 23.2% Supplemental Security 14.1% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 15.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.4% High blood pressure 41.4% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 37.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 12.6% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.3% Binge drinking 11.8% No physical activity 31.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.2% Depression 28.3% Fair or poor health 23.0% Poor mental health 18.9% Poor physical health 15.9% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.8% Visited dentist 55.5% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 22.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 355 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 23.4% Under 18 7.2% 18–64 years 22.6% 65 and over 45.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.1% Public insurance 51.2% No insurance 2.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,137 95.6% Spanish 3 0.0% Other Indo-European 3 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,404 99.8% Born in same state 6,358 99.1% Born in different state 4,865 75.8% Foreign born 46 0.7% Naturalized citizen 13 0.2% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,218 19% Arab 825 12.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 446 7% English 78 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.6% Internet access 85.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25530
What city is ZIP code 25530 in?
ZIP code 25530 is primarily assigned to Kenova, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25530 in?
ZIP code 25530 falls within Wayne County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 25530 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 25530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25530?
The median home value in ZIP code 25530 is $117,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 25530?
ZIP code 25530 has an estimated population of 6,417 residents, with a density of 431 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 25530?
The median household income in ZIP code 25530 is $64,763, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 25530 in?
ZIP code 25530 observes the EST timezone.
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