| City: | Institute, West Virginia |
| County: | Kanawha County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:27 PM |
| Population: | 245 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 304 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.3755, -81.7631 |
| Land Area: | 0.05 sq mi |
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Institute, West Virginia is home to West Virginia State University, a historically Black university (HBCU) founded in 1891. This ZIP code exists specifically to serve the campus. All 245 residents live in group quarters, likely dormitories. There's just one occupied household in the entire ZCTA.
The population breakdown tells the HBCU story. Of 245 residents, 125 are Black or African American (51%), 108 are White (44%), and the remainder identify as Asian or multiracial. Median age sits at 20.2 years. These are college students.
Mail delivery works through Fairlawn Avenue, which has 54 ZIP+4 records with unit designators. Two city carrier routes handle delivery across campus buildings. The post office maintains 90 PO Boxes for a campus with essentially no off-campus housing within its boundaries.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery method within the ZIP itself. Students and staff must use either building delivery via Fairlawn Avenue or rent a PO Box.
Per capita income shows as $4,502, a figure that makes sense for students with limited earnings. The university employs 271 workers across 17 establishments, making it the economic engine of this small geographic area. The ZIP has no defined polygon boundary and exists as a point location within the larger 25064 ZIP code.
Single campus street with unit-based delivery to dormitories and buildings.
ZIP Code 25112 has 245 residents and 1 households. The median age is 20.2 years, significantly younger than the state (42.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.5% male and 46.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (51.0%, much higher than the state average of 3.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (44.1%, much lower than the state average of 89.8% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (3.7%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 245Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 206Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,900.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 93 | 93 | 89 | 110 | 152 | 141 | 126 | 105 | 75 | 122 | 106 | 123 | 167 | 206 |
| Decennial Census | 166 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 245 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.2
Male Median Age: 20.3
Female Median Age: 20.1
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 66 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 124 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 108 | 43.90% |
| Black: | 125 | 50.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 3.25% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.81% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.22% |
| Total: | 246 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 131 | 53.47% | 20.3 years |
| Females: | 114 | 46.53% | 20.1 years |
| Total: | 245 | 100% | 20.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 172 | 83.50% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 20 | 9.71% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 14 | 6.80% |
| Total Population: | 206 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 192 | 93.20% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 14 | 6.80% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($57,917), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 28.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.6%).
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 58 | 28.16% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 148 | 71.84% |
| Total: | 206 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 34 | 58.62% |
| Service: | 24 | 41.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 58 | 100% |
In 2024, 50.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (23.30%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.00%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Private coverage is 83.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (63.20%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (47.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.90%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 50.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 50.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 50.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 171 | 83.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 35 | 16.99% |
| Total: | 206 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 171 | 83.01% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 206 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 206 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 25112 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 324 people with an annual payroll of $16,600,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 111Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 20Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,994,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $16,600,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 324Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25112 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 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 25112. It covers 0.05 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.05 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 5440156Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Institute CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25112 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.