ZIP Code 25302
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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 15,078
- Median income
- $55,210
- Median home value
- $155,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.4%
- Land area
- 31.6 sq mi
476/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.4
New York
ZIP code 25302 in Charleston, West Virginia has a population of 15,078. The median household income is $55,210, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $155,300, 44% below the US average. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25302 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.6 square miles in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 15,078 residents, producing a population density of 476 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 25302 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25302 sits at $55,210 (4% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,949. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $155,300 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $928 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25302 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25302 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 25302
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25302.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
33 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 25302, 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
15,078
Population
31.6
Area (sq mi)
476
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25302?
46.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$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
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?
7,901
Total Housing Units
6,406
Occupied Units
1,495
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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