25162 ZIP Code — Pratt, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25162 is located in Pratt, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 0.33 square miles and serves a population of 423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25162

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,679. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 25162 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

423

population

0.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25162 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25162

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City	Status
Pratt	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	423
Population density	1,282 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	0.33 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	38.2053
Longitude	-81.3853
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

423

Population

1,282

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$67,679

Median household income

$28,684

Per capita income

$119,300

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

150

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	97	22.9%
18 and over	326	77.1%
65 and over	104	24.6%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	404	95.5%
Two or more races	16	3.8%
Black or African American	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 16.6%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.6%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	12.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$67,679

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,300
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	25.9%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	37.3%
4 bedrooms	27.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.8%
Electricity	35.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	3	2.1%
Female householder, no spouse	48	33.1%
Households with children under 18	35	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	39.3%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	8.8%
Married	66.1%	56.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	18.8%
Divorced	7.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 48.6%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	6.3%
Kindergarten	6	6.3%
Elementary school	45	46.9%
High school	22	22.9%
College / grad school	17	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Transportation & utilities 16.1%

Construction 12.3%

Finance & real estate 9.7%

Retail trade 8.4%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Public administration 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	32.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 30.9%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.3%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	9.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	48.7%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	36.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	30.5%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.9%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	68.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	394	93.1%
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)	423	100.0%
Born in same state	423	100.0%
Born in different state	366	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	180	42.6%
Italian	50	11.8%
English	13	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	2.8%
Arab	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25162

What city is ZIP code 25162 in?

ZIP code 25162 is primarily assigned to Pratt, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25162 in?

ZIP code 25162 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25162 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 25162 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25162?

20% of residents in ZIP code 25162 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25162?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25162 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 25162 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25162 in?

ZIP code 25162 observes the EST timezone.