| City: | Tad, West Virginia |
| County: | Kanawha County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:23:07 PM |
| Population: | 111 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 304 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.3334, -81.4945 |
| Land Area: | 1.685 sq mi |
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This small Kanawha County community sits on 1.85 square miles of West Virginia terrain. The 111 residents here aren't the whole story. People from nearby areas without carrier delivery options travel to Tad for their mail. That's why the post office maintains twice as many boxes as local households.
Street delivery does exist here through a mix of city and rural carrier routes. Patterson Drive handles the most delivery traffic with three ZIP+4 records, followed by Big Bottom Road with two. The combination of urban and rural routes reflects the community's position between more developed and more remote areas.
The median age of 49.2 years indicates an established population, not transient workers or college students. With 63 total housing units and 55 occupied, there's minimal vacancy. The community doesn't show signs of being a vacation destination or seasonal retreat. It's a permanent residential area that happens to serve a wider postal catchment area than its population suggests.
The street names reflect rural West Virginia geography. Big Bottom Road references local topography, while Patterson Drive and Pickwood Lane are typical residential road names in small communities. The low record counts per street indicate sparse development rather than dense residential areas.
ZIP Code 25201 has 111 residents and 55 households (average 2.02 persons per household). The median age is 49.2 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 29.7% male and 70.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.1%, much higher than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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: | 111Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 64Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 65.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 55Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.02Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 12 | 31 | 27 | 0 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 69 | 89 | 46 | 64 |
| Decennial Census | 55 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 111 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.2
Male Median Age: 49.6
Female Median Age: 48
| 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 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 110 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 110 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 33 | 29.73% | 49.6 years |
| Females: | 78 | 70.27% | 48.0 years |
| Total: | 111 | 100% | 49.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 64 | 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: | 64 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 64 | 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 100.0%, which is markedly above 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 (54.7%).
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: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 29 | 45.31% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 54.69% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 64 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($155,600), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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): | 29 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 29 | 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 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (47.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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): | 35 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 35 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 64 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 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 25201 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 129 people with an annual payroll of $13,176,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 118Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,407,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,176,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 129Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25201 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 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 25201. It covers 1.685 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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: | 1.685 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 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 25201 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 March 1, 2026.