🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

25177

Saint Albans

ZIP Code 25177 is a standard zip code serving Saint Albans, Saint Albans, West Virginia (WV), in Kanawha County, United States. It has an estimated population of 24,084 with a median household income of $46,283. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: West Virginia (WV)
County: Kanawha
City: Saint Albans
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.377400
Longitude: -81.830500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 30.03 mi²
Water Area: 0.98 mi²
Population Density: 802.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.448109°N, 38.319289°S, -81.744653°E, -81.915197°W

With 24,084 residents spread across 30.03 square miles, this area has a population density of 802.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

24,084

Population

85th percentile

$46,283

Median Income

45th percentile

$92,600

Median Home Value

30th percentile

30.03 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 25177 is $46,283, and the median home value is $92,600.

Housing

11,249

Total Units

10,284

Occupied Units

91.4%

Occupancy Rate

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