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Population and households in ZIP 25302
Household size in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 25302 is a place of small households, averaging 2.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.17, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 97 West Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.1, ZIP 25302 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 25302: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 25302 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five West Virginia ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 25302
Renters in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.8% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 25302 is about as common as it is nationally: 35.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in West Virginia as a whole (25.1%). Among homeowners, 56.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 25302: 19.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 25302 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. ZIP 25302 has the oldest homes of any West Virginia ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $617 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $777 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $904 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$327 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 25302 pays $904 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $286 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 25302
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 25302 than nationally: 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in West Virginia as a whole (25.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 25302 is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 25302
| Period | ZIP 25302 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 25302 than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 25302 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 25302 | 2.08 | 46.1 | 7.7% | 35.2% | 19.6% | 1952 | $904 | 32.3% | 93.0% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 25301 | 1.56 | 53.2 | 7.7% | 83.9% | 17.7% | 1957 | $647 | 32.6% | 85.5% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 25387 | 2.51 | 39.9 | 16.0% | 42.3% | 25.0% | 1957 | $928 | 17.9% | 87.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 25311 | 2.18 | 42.8 | 14.7% | 47.4% | 19.7% | 1968 | $940 | 42.5% | 90.9% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 25305 | 1.72 | 30.4 | 15.6% | 57.3% | 13.2% | 1955 | $985 | 27.7% | 98.1% | 10.9% |
| ZIP 25303 | 2.33 | 44.1 | 13.2% | 26.5% | 17.4% | 1956 | $1,692 | 48.0% | 97.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 25314 | 2.38 | 44.5 | 10.2% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 1968 | $1,173 | 64.4% | 97.1% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 25304 | 2.65 | 41.0 | 6.3% | 29.2% | 18.1% | 1960 | $1,340 | 56.1% | 95.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 25312 | 2.67 | 38.1 | 17.9% | 18.1% | 18.0% | 1977 | $858 | 17.6% | 90.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 25064 | 2.08 | 42.6 | 10.0% | 36.6% | 12.2% | 1962 | $902 | 29.3% | 94.3% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 25309 | 2.16 | 48.0 | 9.6% | 28.9% | 12.6% | 1971 | $859 | 25.3% | 90.7% | 9.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 25302. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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