PlainZIP

Charleston, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25304

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

8,773
331/sq mi
$80,931
Median income
$233,500
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
331
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25304 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25304 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 8,773 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 331 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25304 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,931 (40% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $56,176. Local economic indicators show a 12.6% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $233,500 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $1,025 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 15 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25304, plus 6 more within Kanawha County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 25304

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25304.

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 25304, 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

8,773

Population

26.5

Area (sq mi)

331

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25304?

41.9

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 7.1%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$80,931

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$56,176

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

15.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25304 ranks nationally

Charleston, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,931 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,060

Total Housing Units

3,394

Occupied Units

666

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$233,500

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,025

Median Rent

1953

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

148

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+48%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25304 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +48% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 118
2021 +7.7% 128
2022 +7.4% 137
2023 +7.5% 147
2024 +0.3% 148

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 328 business establishments in ZIP 25304, employing approximately 9,916 people with a combined annual payroll of $556,328,000.

328

Businesses

9,916

Employees

$556.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 84 25.6%
Accommodation and food services 52 15.8%
Retail trade 40 12.2%
Finance and insurance 29 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 29 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 7.6%
Construction 13 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.7%
Wholesale trade 10 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.0%
Information 7 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%
Educational services 5 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25304 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 25304 ranks #4 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 25304 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 25304 ranks #2 of 8 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 2.5 mi
25314 Charleston, WV 14,542 3.1 mi
25301 Charleston, WV 2,771 3.7 mi
25302 Charleston, WV 15,078 5.9 mi
25315 Charleston, WV 3,255 5.4 mi
25311 Charleston, WV 10,815 4.6 mi
25306 Charleston, WV 6,417 5.6 mi
25107 Hernshaw, WV 739 5.8 mi
25201 Tad, WV 55 5.9 mi
25303 South Charleston, WV 7,112 6.3 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 Charleston, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25304 in? ▼
ZIP code 25304 (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 25304? ▼
ZIP code 25304 in Charleston, WV has a population of 8,773 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25304? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25304 is $80,931, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25304? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25304 is $233,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25304? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25304 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25304? ▼
ZIP code 25304 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 9,916 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25304? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25304 are: Health care and social assistance (84), Accommodation and food services (52), Retail trade (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25304? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25304 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 48%. 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 25304? ▼
In ZIP code 25304, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 25304? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25304 is 15.0 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 25304? ▼
In ZIP code 25304, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25304? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25304 is 12.6% 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.