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South Charleston, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25303

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

7,112
780/sq mi
$75,872
Median income
$173,200
Median home value
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Charleston pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
780
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25303 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25303 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 7,112 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 780 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,872 (31% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,059. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Median home value sits at $173,200 (25% above the state average), median rent at $1,116 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kanawha County, letting you compare 25303 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 25303

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Charleston, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25303.

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 25303, South 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

7,112

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

780

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25303?

40.9

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$75,872

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$40,059

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25303 ranks nationally

South Charleston, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,872 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,926

Total Housing Units

3,326

Occupied Units

600

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$173,200

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,116

Median Rent

1957

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

+11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25303 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 139
2021 +4.0% 145
2022 +10.6% 160
2023 +0.9% 161
2024 +11.2% 180

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 239 business establishments in ZIP 25303, employing approximately 5,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,986,000.

239

Businesses

5,720

Employees

$335.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 41 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 32 13.4%
Retail trade 31 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 26 10.9%
Wholesale trade 19 8.0%
Finance and insurance 15 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.9%
Manufacturing 11 4.6%
Construction 8 3.4%
Information 6 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.1%
Utilities 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 25303 vs 25301 →

ZIP 25303 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 25303 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 25303 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 25303 ranks #2 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
25301 Charleston, WV 2,771 3.1 mi
25064 Dunbar, WV 9,962 3.6 mi
25314 Charleston, WV 14,542 4.2 mi
25305 Charleston, WV 0 4.3 mi
25112 Institute, WV 166 4.6 mi
25309 South Charleston, WV 13,356 5.0 mi
25302 Charleston, WV 15,078 5.3 mi
25312 Charleston, WV 14,886 6.6 mi
25313 Charleston, WV 13,436 5.5 mi
25311 Charleston, WV 10,815 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kanawha County

25177 standard
Saint Albans, WV
Pop: 24,084
25302 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 15,078
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

Related Areas

Kanawha County South Charleston, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25303 in? ▼
ZIP code 25303 (South 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 25303? ▼
ZIP code 25303 in South Charleston, WV has a population of 7,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25303? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25303 is $75,872, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25303? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25303 is $173,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25303? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25303 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25303? ▼
ZIP code 25303 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 5,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25303? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25303 are: Health care and social assistance (41), Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25303? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25303 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 25303? ▼
In ZIP code 25303, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.9% 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 25303? ▼
In ZIP code 25303, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25303? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25303 is 11.3% 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.