25143 ZIP Code — Nitro, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25143 is located in Nitro, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 8.88 square miles and serves a population of 8,870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25143

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 $112,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $55,114. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 22 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25143 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,870

population

8.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nitro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25177 Saint Albans (1.9 mi) 25313 Charleston (3.2 mi) 25064 Dunbar (4.6 mi) 25560 Scott Depot (4.8 mi) 25159 Poca (6.9 mi) 25202 Tornado (7.7 mi) 25309 South Charleston (7.9 mi) 25213 Winfield (7.9 mi) 25303 South Charleston (8.3 mi) 25526 Hurricane (8.9 mi) 25312 Charleston (10.1 mi) 25168 Red House (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,870
Population density	999 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	8.88 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	38.4172
Longitude	-81.8170
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,870

Population

999

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$55,114

Median household income

$32,568

Per capita income

$112,900

Median home value

$801

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

3,240

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

256

Under 5

293

288

5–9

329

307

10–14

351

196

15–19

225

294

20–24

337

382

25–34

438

407

35–44

467

427

45–54

489

488

55–59

559

228

60–64

261

499

65–74

571

324

75–84

372

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,098	23.7%
18 and over	6,772	76.3%
65 and over	1,848	20.8%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 5.3%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,273	93.3%
Two or more races	466	5.3%
Black or African American	92	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.2%
Asian	18	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$55,114

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,900
Median rent / month	$801
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	42.8%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.3%
Electricity	33.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,576	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	127	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	453	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,498	41.0%
Households with children under 18	1,162	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,371	37.5%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	20.3%
Married	59.3%	43.6%
Separated	2.6%	2.0%
Widowed	1.7%	16.5%
Divorced	7.9%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	5.3%
Kindergarten	56	3.3%
Elementary school	1,018	59.1%
High school	283	16.4%
College / grad school	274	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Professional & management 9.6%

Retail trade 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 4.1%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 41.1%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 40.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.4%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	344	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,321	93.8%
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)	8,852	99.8%
Born in same state	8,835	99.6%
Born in different state	7,801	87.9%
Foreign born	17	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.2%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	956	10.8%
Italian	843	9.5%
Arab	810	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	135	1.5%
Dutch	61	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25143

What city is ZIP code 25143 in?

ZIP code 25143 is primarily assigned to Nitro, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25143 in?

ZIP code 25143 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25143?

19% of residents in ZIP code 25143 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25143 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 25143 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25143?

The median home value in ZIP code 25143 is $112,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 25143?

ZIP code 25143 has an estimated population of 8,870 residents, with a density of 999 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25143 in?

ZIP code 25143 observes the EST timezone.