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Coal Fork, WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25306.

Population

1,423

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

278

ZIP codes

1

Coal Fork and its ZIP codes

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Coal Fork at a glance

  • Coal Fork is about 3.8 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,212 a year, 18% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,000 (38% below West Virginia).

Local data for Coal Fork, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Coal Fork, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$70,212

Poverty rate

2.3%

Median home value

$101,000

Homeownership

94.0%

Bachelor's or higher

17.3%

Median age

49.5

Average commute

19.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (167), Mexican Americans (86), German Americans (72).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kanawha County. PPP loans are for Coal Fork.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,239

95,946 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,654

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2B

FY 2026, $11,279 per person

Kanawha County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Coal Fork, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone95.8%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Coal Fork, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,149

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,159

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 26°F

46.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Coal Fork, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

14.6%

U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Coal Fork

1 in or overlapping Coal Fork. Population shown

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Cities near Coal Fork

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MaldenCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.1
RandCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.5
Dupont CityCensus-designated place4 mi0.2
MarmetCity5.1 mi1.3
BelleTown5.5 mi0.7
CharlestonCity5.6 mi31.4
ChesapeakeTown6.4 mi0.5
Big ChimneyCensus-designated place6.5 mi2
PinchCensus-designated place7.2 mi3.5
ShrewsburyCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.3
ElkviewCensus-designated place8.6 mi1.7
East BankTown8.6 mi0.5
ChelyanCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.4
South CharlestonCity8.7 mi9.8
Cedar GroveTown8.7 mi0.7
GlasgowTown9.5 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Coal Fork, WV in?
Coal Fork is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Coal Fork, WV?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Coal Fork include 25306.
What is the population of Coal Fork, WV?
About 1,423 people live in Coal Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Coal Fork?
Nearby places include Malden (1.7 mi), Rand (2.9 mi), Dupont City (4 mi), Marmet (5.1 mi), Belle (5.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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