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 High-density area
- $55,210
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25302 (Charleston, WV) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 142.0 in 2023 to 146.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,949. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $155,300 (12% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $928; 64.9% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25302 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$38,949
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25302 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Charleston, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,210 Top 50% higher than 50% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,901housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
15,078 residents
- 25312
Charleston (25312)
14,886 residents
- 25314
Charleston (25314)
14,542 residents
- 25311
Charleston (25311)
10,815 residents
- 25304
Charleston (25304)
8,773 residents
- 25303
South Charleston (25303)
7,112 residents
- 25306
Charleston (25306)
6,417 residents
- 25320
Charleston (25320)
6,084 residents
- 25301 2,771
Charleston (25301)
2,771 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25302 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25302 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25314
Charleston (25314)
$94,556 median income
- 25304
Charleston (25304)
$80,931 median income
- 25303
South Charleston (25303)
$75,872 median income
- 25306
Charleston (25306)
$71,654 median income
- 25311
Charleston (25311)
$62,800 median income
- 25320
Charleston (25320)
$58,629 median income
- 25312
Charleston (25312)
$57,246 median income
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
$55,210 median income
- 25301 $25,417
Charleston (25301)
$25,417 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25302, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,078 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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