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Nitro, WV
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25064, 25143.
Population
6,853
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,282
ZIP codes
2
Nitro and its ZIP codes
Nitro at a glance
- Nitro is about 17 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $53,848 a year, 10% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,900 (21% below West Virginia) and median rent is $949 a month.
Local data for Nitro, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nitro, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,848
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$128,900
Median rent
$949/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (983), Irish Americans (763), Dutch Americans (239).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kanawha County. PPP loans are for Nitro.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,239
95,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.04B
FY 2026, $11,279 per person
PPP loans
$23.21M
160 loans, 3,267 jobs reported
How people get to work
Nitro, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nitro, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 23°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nitro, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Nitro
2 in or overlapping Nitro. Population shown
Cities near Nitro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. AlbansCity | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Cross LanesCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 6.3 |
| InstituteCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| West DunbarCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.2 |
| PocaTown | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| DunbarCity | 5.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Raymond CityCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| TornadoCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Teays ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.3 |
| BancroftTown | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| South CharlestonCity | 7.9 mi | 9.8 |
| Alum CreekCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 10.2 |
| HometownCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WinfieldTown | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| EleanorTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nitro, WV in?
- Nitro is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Nitro, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nitro include 25064, 25143.
- What is the population of Nitro, WV?
- About 6,853 people live in Nitro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nitro?
- Nearby places include St. Albans (2.2 mi), Cross Lanes (3.1 mi), Institute (3.3 mi), Jefferson (4 mi), West Dunbar (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023