| City: | London, West Virginia |
| County: | Kanawha County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:36 PM |
| Population: | 170 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1919, -81.3435 |
| Land Area: | 0.594 sq mi |
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London, West Virginia sits along the Kanawha River in central West Virginia. This small community of 170 people is officially a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. Everyone relies on the local post office.
The London post office maintains 108 PO Boxes for 101 occupied households. That's a 1.07 adoption rate, showing the post office serves not just local residents but also a handful of people from surrounding areas. Despite the PO Box classification, USPS data shows both city and rural carrier routes operating here, so some street delivery does exist within the ZIP code boundaries.
This is an older community. Median age runs 55.8 years, well above the national average. Households are small, averaging just 1.7 people per home. Of the 101 occupied housing units, 94 are owner-occupied. Only 7 are rentals. That 93% ownership rate suggests long-term residents who've lived here for years.
Housing costs are low. Median home value sits at $28,300, making London one of the more affordable places in the region. Per capita income is $34,495. The workforce leans heavily toward transportation, with 43 workers in that sector. The community is small but stable, with 100% of residents born in the United States.
Street names tell the local story: Dupont Avenue, Browns Mountain Road, Old Town Road, and lanes named after families like Adkins, Hoskins, and Williams. These names suggest a tight-knit community where family names mark the landscape.
Street names reflect family heritage (Adkins, Hoskins, Williams) and local landmarks like Browns Mountain and Old Town Road.
ZIP Code 25126 has 170 residents and 101 households (average 1.68 persons per household). The median age is 55.8 years, significantly older than the state (42.9) and significantly older 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 White (76.5%, much lower than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (19.4%, much higher than the state average of 3.7% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the state average (3.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 170Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 76Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 286.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 101Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $27,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.68Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.59Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 10 | 38 | 43 | 44 | 47 | 74 | 25 | 98 | 66 | 346 | 345 | 141 | 76 |
| Decennial Census | 58 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.8
Male Median Age: 56.5
Female Median Age: 47.5
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 5 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
| White: | 130 | 79.75% |
| Black: | 33 | 20.25% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 91 | 53.53% | 56.5 years |
| Females: | 79 | 46.47% | 47.5 years |
| Total: | 170 | 100% | 55.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 76 | 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: | 76 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 76 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
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 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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 | $68,214 | $68,839 | $69,135 | $69,063 | $72,411 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,488 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,214 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,901 | $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 76 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $27,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.25%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,300 | $27,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 64 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 62.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 38 | 37.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 92 | 90.20% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 9.80% |
| Total Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 71.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 22 | 28.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 54 | 71.05% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 54 | 71.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 34 | 30.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 76 | 69.09% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 110 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 110 | 100.00% |
| 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 25126 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: | 113Source: 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 25126 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 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 25126. It covers 0.594 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.284 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: | 0.594 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.284 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25126 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.