| Official Zip Code Name | Nitro |
| Zip Code State | West Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Kanawha |
| Secondary County: | Putnam |
| Area Code | 304 / 681 |
| Current Population: | 8579 |
| Racial Majority: | White 97.06% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 91.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $43261 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $45350 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 21.6 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 705 - 771 ft. |
| Area | 11 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 38.41894500, -81.82028600 |
The current unemployment level in 25143 is 6.3% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.2% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.7% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 25143 increased to 8579 from 8324 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 25143 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 25143 public schools is White. 30.6% of students in 25143 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8052 | 97.06% | 8069 | +-0% |
| Black Or African American | 38 | 0.46% | 184 | -79% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 0.98% | 130 | -38% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 34 | -100% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.25% | 32 | -34% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0% | 7 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 123 | 1.25% | 123 | -15% |
| White | 91.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 5.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8579 | 8324 |
| Male Population | 47.80% | |
| Female Population | 52.20% | |
| Total Households | 3798 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 30.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 33.3% |
| Median Household Income | $43261 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 55.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 32.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.50% |
| 25143 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| West Virginia District 2 | Alex Mooney | Republican |
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Zip Code 25143 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 49 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 56 | 43 | 34 | 27 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 75 | 82 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 68 | 57 | 46 | 66 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.22 | 3.03 | 3.82 | 3.38 | 4.34 | 3.95 | 4.78 | 4.14 | 3.34 | 2.78 | 3.46 | 3.4 | 43.64 |