ZIP Code 25301
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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 2,771
- Median income
- $25,417
- Median home value
- $196,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.5%
- Land area
- 2.8 sq mi
977/sq mi
▼ 67% vs US
higher than 1% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.9
New York
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
171 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 56
Accommodation and food services
56 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25301?
54.9
Median Age
60.1%
Male
39.9%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$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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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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