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Charleston, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25302

Kanawha County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,078
476/sq mi
$55,210
Median income
$155,300
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Charleston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
476
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25302 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25302 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 15,078 residents across 31.6 square miles, a density of 476 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25302 reports a modest median household income of $55,210 (4% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,949. Local economic indicators show a 14.4% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $155,300 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging $928 a month; 64.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kanawha County, letting you compare 25302 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 25302

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25302.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25302, Charleston, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,078

Population

31.6

Area (sq mi)

476

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25302?

46.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.3%
African American 15.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$55,210

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$38,949

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25302 ranks nationally

Charleston, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,210 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,901

Total Housing Units

6,406

Occupied Units

1,495

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$155,300

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

146

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+46%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25302 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +46% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.7% 115
2021 +7.4% 124
2022 +10.3% 137
2023 +4.0% 142
2024 +3.1% 146

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 398 business establishments in ZIP 25302, employing approximately 5,414 people with a combined annual payroll of $291,289,000.

398

Businesses

5,414

Employees

$291.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 59 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 57 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 50 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 10.1%
Wholesale trade 33 8.3%
Construction 31 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 23 5.8%
Finance and insurance 20 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.8%
Manufacturing 7 1.8%
Educational services 6 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 1.0%
Information 4 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.0%

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 25302 vs 25305 →

ZIP 25302 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25302 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25302 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25305 Charleston, WV 0 3.8 mi
25301 Charleston, WV 2,771 3.3 mi
25311 Charleston, WV 10,815 3.2 mi
25304 Charleston, WV 8,773 5.9 mi
25303 South Charleston, WV 7,112 5.3 mi
25312 Charleston, WV 14,886 5.4 mi
25314 Charleston, WV 14,542 6.6 mi
25201 Tad, WV 55 6.9 mi
25320 Charleston, WV 6,084 10.4 mi
25306 Charleston, WV 6,417 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kanawha County

25177 standard
Saint Albans, WV
Pop: 24,084
25312 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 14,886
25314 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 14,542
25313 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 13,436
25309 standard
South Charleston, WV
Pop: 13,356
25071 standard
Elkview, WV
Pop: 11,697

Related Areas

Kanawha County Charleston, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25302 in? ▼
ZIP code 25302 (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 25302? ▼
ZIP code 25302 in Charleston, WV has a population of 15,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25302? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25302 is $55,210, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25302? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25302 is $155,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25302? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25302 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25302? ▼
ZIP code 25302 has 398 business establishments employing approximately 5,414 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25302? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25302 are: Retail trade (59), Health care and social assistance (57), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25302? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25302 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 46%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25302? ▼
In ZIP code 25302, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25302? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25302 is 18.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25302? ▼
In ZIP code 25302, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25302? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25302 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.