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Kenova, WV
City in Wayne County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25530.
Population
2,944
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,232
ZIP codes
1
Kenova and its ZIP codes
Kenova at a glance
- Kenova is about 30 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 52nd most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $53,683 a year, 10% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,000 (33% below West Virginia) and median rent is $647 a month.
Local data for Kenova, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kenova, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,683
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$109,000
Median rent
$647/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
10.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (263), Italian Americans (148), German Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Kenova.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,428
8,412 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,014
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$346M
FY 2026, $8,867 per person
How people get to work
Kenova, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.5%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked38.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 10.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kenova, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
161
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kenova, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kenova
1 in or overlapping Kenova. Population shown
Cities near Kenova
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Catlettsburg, KYCity | 1.3 mi | 1.3 |
| CeredoCity | 1.4 mi | 1.3 |
| South Point, OHVillage | 1.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Burlington, OHCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Ashland, KYCity | 5.4 mi | 10.7 |
| Cannonsburg, KYCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Coal Grove, OHVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.9 |
| HuntingtonCity | 7.3 mi | 16.2 |
| Ironville, KYCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Westwood, KYCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.7 |
| Chesapeake, OHVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Bellefonte, KYCity | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| LavaletteCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Ironton, OHCity | 9.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Russell, KYCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| Flatwoods, KYCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kenova, WV in?
- Kenova is in Wayne County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Kenova, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kenova include 25530.
- What is the population of Kenova, WV?
- About 2,944 people live in Kenova, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kenova?
- Nearby places include Catlettsburg, KY (1.3 mi), Ceredo (1.4 mi), South Point, OH (1.7 mi), Burlington, OH (3.4 mi), Ashland, KY (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023