| City: | Miami, West Virginia |
| County: | Kanawha County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:40 PM |
| Population: | 494 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1554, -81.4684 |
| Land Area: | 19.906 sq mi |
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The area spans just 19.9 square miles along Cabin Creek Road and Tackett Drive, where both city and rural routes operate. Street delivery exists here, but the combination of terrain and scattered housing means PO Boxes remain the practical choice for many. The median age of 49.3 reflects a stable, established population that has worked out its mail preferences over decades.
The limited street network centers on Cabin Creek Road, reflecting the area's geography along waterways in West Virginia's hill country. With only two named streets in postal records, most delivery relies on rural route designations and PO Boxes.
ZIP Code 25134 has 494 residents and 204 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 49.3 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.9% male and 45.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.8%, much higher than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, 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: | 494Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 548Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 24.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $150,366Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 204Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $83,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.26Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 232 | 419 | 511 | 478 | 432 | 505 | 385 | 303 | 302 | 253 | 125 | 522 | 508 | 548 |
| Decennial Census | 423 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 494 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.3
Male Median Age: 46.5
Female Median Age: 54.3
| 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 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 10 | 12 | 34 | 33 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 30 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| Total | 13 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 33 | 43 | 19 | 42 | 54 | 57 | 26 | 15 | 26 | 3 |
| White: | 483 | 99.38% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.62% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 486 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 271 | 54.86% | 46.5 years |
| Females: | 223 | 45.14% | 54.3 years |
| Total: | 494 | 100% | 49.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 548 | 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: | 548 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 548 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $150,366, which is markedly greater than the state median ($57,917), is up $134,998 (878.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $150,366. Family households earn a median of $150,366 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $150,366). 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 95.2%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (53.6%). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is markedly below the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.5%).
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 | $15,368 | $31,125 | $37,000 | $32,188 | $48,802 | $52,054 | $49,444 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,730 | $0 | $0 | $150,366 |
| Median Family Income | $9,309 | $65,673 | $46,071 | $47,557 | $68,207 | $71,133 | $52,868 | $85,568 | $89,716 | $0 | $0 | $140,625 | $148,284 | $150,366 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,625 | $30,250 | $31,125 | $31,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $40,372 | $45,031 | $44,605 | $46,603 | $0 | $48,281 | $22,917 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,857 | $41,103 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 248 | 75.15% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 3.33% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 71 | 21.52% |
| Total: | 330 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 83 | 33.47% |
| Service: | 18 | 7.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 65 | 26.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 20 | 8.06% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 62 | 25.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 248 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $83,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $54,800 (190.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,700. 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 48.75%, which is considerably 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 | $28,700 | $64,700 | $63,300 | $61,900 | $64,000 | $64,600 | $57,700 | $57,600 | $47,800 | $45,200 | $34,100 | $54,400 | $0 | $83,500 |
| 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): | 123 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 123 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 123 | 51.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 117 | 48.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 240 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 167 | 69.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 73 | 30.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 240 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.90%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), down 69.10 percentage points since 2011. 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 college (41.58%). College enrollment is 41.58%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 123 | 57.21% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 55 | 25.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 5.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 25 | 11.63% |
| Total: | 215 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 215 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 37 | 17.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 384 | 72.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 115 | 21.78% |
| No Insurance: | 29 | 5.49% |
| Total: | 528 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 499 | 94.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 69.1% | 33.1% | 28.2% | 24.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.9% |
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): | 65 | 23.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 98 | 35.13% |
| College or graduate school: | 116 | 41.58% |
| Total: | 279 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 163 | 58.42% |
ZIP Code 25134 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: | 153Source: 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 25134 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 0.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 25134. It covers 19.906 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.022 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: | 19.906 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.022 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 |
ZIP Code 25134 is in the Kanawha County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.