Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 52 min6:02 am – 8:54 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 29 min7:40 am – 5:08 pm
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People4,595 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.91,908 householdsMedian household income $58,629Median home value $164,800Median rent $894 a month79% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $961 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.8% unemployment rate48% of adults are in the labour force, 1,664 employedMain industries: education and health care 30%, retail 19%, professional and business services 12%Average commute 26 minutes69% drive alone, 17% car-pool, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher89% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighKanawha County, WV, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsRiver flooding Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality77% of days had good air in 2025281 of 365 days measured84 moderate daysMedian index 39, worst day 69main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Kanawha County monitors, WV
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription73% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone8% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWvawc-kanawha Valley Distserves 209,283 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20213 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
