ZIP Code 25301

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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia

Population
2,771

977/sq mi

Median income
$25,417

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$196,900

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.5%

Median age 54.9

Land area
2.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 25301 in Charleston, West Virginia has a population of 2,771. The median household income is $25,417, which is 67% below the national average. Median home value is $196,900, 29% below the US average. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.8 square miles in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,771 residents, producing a population density of 977 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25301 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25301 sits at $25,417 (56% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,126. The poverty rate stands at 32.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $196,900 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $610 per month, and 14.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 25301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25301.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25301, Charleston, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,771

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

977

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25301?

54.9

Median Age

60.1%

Male

39.9%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.5%
African American 13.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$25,417

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$28,126

Per Capita Income

32.7%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,782

Total Housing Units

1,483

Occupied Units

299

Vacant Units

1.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 14.1%
Renter 85.9%

$196,900

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$610

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 714 business establishments in ZIP 25301, employing approximately 13,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $941,412,000.

714

Businesses

13,585

Employees

$941.4M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 171 23.9%
Health care and social assistance 101 14.2%
Finance and insurance 82 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 70 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 56 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 6.2%
Retail trade 42 5.9%
Information 26 3.6%
Construction 16 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.3%
Wholesale trade 8 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 1.0%
Manufacturing 7 1.0%
Utilities 5 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25301 vs 25305 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25305 Charleston, WV 0 1.3 mi
25303 South Charleston, WV 7,112 3.1 mi
25314 Charleston, WV 14,542 3.3 mi
25302 Charleston, WV 15,078 3.3 mi
25304 Charleston, WV 8,773 3.7 mi
25311 Charleston, WV 10,815 4.5 mi
25107 Hernshaw, WV 739 8.5 mi
25312 Charleston, WV 14,886 7.2 mi
25064 Dunbar, WV 9,962 6.7 mi
25201 Tad, WV 55 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25301 in?
ZIP code 25301 (Charleston) is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Kanawha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kanawha-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25301?
ZIP code 25301 in Charleston, WV has a population of 2,771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25301?
The median household income in ZIP 25301 is $25,417, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25301?
The median home value in ZIP 25301 is $196,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25301 is White at 72.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25301?
ZIP code 25301 has 714 business establishments employing approximately 13,585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25301 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (171), Health care and social assistance (101), Finance and insurance (82). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25301?
In ZIP code 25301, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25301?
In ZIP code 25301, approximately 14.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 85.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25301 is 32.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Charleston, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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