| City: | Handley, West Virginia |
| County: | Kanawha County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:20 PM |
| Population: | 265 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1866, -81.3685 |
| Land Area: | 4.648 sq mi |
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Handley sits in West Virginia's Kanawha County, a small community of 265 residents where PO Boxes aren't a choice but a necessity. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this 1.2 square mile territory, so nearly every household relies on the local post office.
With 92 PO Boxes serving 103 households, 89% of homes here use box service. The post office handles all incoming mail, packages, and government documents for the community. Street addresses exist for navigation, but mail delivery runs through boxes at the Handley post office.
The street grid is simple: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Avenues form the core, with Church Hill Drive, Upper Drive, and Lower Drive branching into the surrounding hills. Only 8 streets serve the entire ZIP code. This is compact Appalachian living.
Handley's population skews working-class. Median household income reaches $72,750, but home values average just $51,300, typical for rural West Virginia. Nearly a third of workers (29%) work from home. Only 3.5% hold bachelor's degrees, well below the national average. The median age of 37.3 years indicates a mix of working adults and families. All 265 residents were born in the United States.
Street names follow a numbered grid pattern (1st, 2nd, 3rd Ave) with terrain references like Upper Drive and Church Hill Drive reflecting Appalachian topography.
ZIP Code 25102 has 265 residents and 103 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 37.3 years, younger than the state (42.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.6%, much lower than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (7.2%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 265Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 418Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 57.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $105,150Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 103Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $51,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.60Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 336 | 329 | 348 | 284 | 301 | 233 | 185 | 194 | 189 | 274 | 483 | 492 | 413 | 418 |
| Decennial Census | 349 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 265 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.3
Male Median Age: 34
Female Median Age: 41.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 18 | 32 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| White: | 219 | 89.02% |
| Black: | 19 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.63% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.41% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.81% |
| Total: | 246 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 138 | 52.08% | 34.0 years |
| Females: | 127 | 47.92% | 41.2 years |
| Total: | 265 | 100% | 37.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 418 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 418 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 418 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $105,150, which is much higher than the state median ($57,917), is up $72,650 (223.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,881. Family households earn a median of $105,300 versus $50,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,675). By gender, male median income is $58,075 and female is $45,750, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,325 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.0%, which is higher than the state rate (53.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Production (46.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,500 | $29,063 | $34,375 | $34,063 | $35,250 | $32,708 | $35,000 | $34,250 | $33,269 | $45,923 | $61,667 | $80,250 | $72,750 | $105,150 |
| Median Family Income | $41,563 | $37,500 | $43,542 | $43,750 | $42,500 | $35,833 | $50,625 | $53,125 | $0 | $22,054 | $0 | $92,500 | $0 | $105,300 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,917 | $24,000 | $25,972 | $22,500 | $26,750 | $26,458 | $21,667 | $21,875 | $23,250 | $22,778 | $0 | $29,250 | $0 | $50,625 |
| Median Male Income | $31,364 | $32,813 | $34,375 | $33,542 | $32,500 | $26,591 | $0 | $33,036 | $32,708 | $21,705 | $43,843 | $47,083 | $55,552 | $58,075 |
| Median Female Income | $35,833 | $46,667 | $45,313 | $22,232 | $22,109 | $22,361 | $28,036 | $29,306 | $32,083 | $24,453 | $32,813 | $40,362 | $43,153 | $45,750 |
| Employed: | 191 | 58.95% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 133 | 41.05% |
| Total: | 324 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5 | 2.62% |
| Service: | 65 | 34.03% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 12.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 4.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 88 | 46.07% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 191 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $51,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $3,500 (6.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), is down $441 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.21% (3.15% with a mortgage, 96.85% free-and-clear) and renters 3.79% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.58%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (16.08%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $55,000 | $48,900 | $46,600 | $53,600 | $55,400 | $50,000 | $55,000 | $53,900 | $44,000 | $17,800 | $41,800 | $40,600 | $51,300 | $51,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 1 | 20.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 80.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $441 | $475 | $444 | $575 | $656 | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 3.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 123 | 93.18% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 3.79% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 132 | 87.42% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 12.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 143 | 94.70% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 1.32% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 3.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 70.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 12.70%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Private coverage is 38.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 55.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.90%), down 8.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 23.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.14%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 4.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 67 | 24.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 173 | 64.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 3.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 1.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.48% |
| Total: | 270 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 191 | 70.74% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 3.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 160 | 36.12% |
| Public Insurance: | 230 | 51.92% |
| No Insurance: | 53 | 11.96% |
| Total: | 443 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 390 | 88.04% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.8% | 21.1% | 16.5% | 15.1% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 14.0% | 20.8% | 28.9% | 10.8% | 12.8% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 3.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 57.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 42.86% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 14 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 25102 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 95Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25102 is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia, within the Charleston, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16620) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 304,284 people, about 0.09% of whom live in ZIP Code 25102. It covers 4.648 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.076 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Charleston, WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 304,284Source: Census |
| MSA: | Charleston, WV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.648 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.076 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5434756Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Handley town; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25102 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.