ZIP Code 25303
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South Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 7,112
- Median income
- $75,872
- Median home value
- $173,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.9%
- Land area
- 9.1 sq mi
780/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.9
New York
ZIP code 25303 in South Charleston, West Virginia has a population of 7,112. The median household income is $75,872, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $173,200, 38% below the US average. 45.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 7,112 residents, producing a population density of 780 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 25303 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25303 sits at $75,872 (31% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,059. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $173,200 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,116 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, 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 25303 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 25303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25303.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
19 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 25303, South 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
7,112
Population
9.1
Area (sq mi)
780
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25303?
40.9
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
1.2%
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?
$75,872
Median Household Income
+31% vs state
$40,059
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
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?
3,926
Total Housing Units
3,326
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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