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 High-density area
- $80,931
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,176. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,500 (69% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 70.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,025.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25304 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 25304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25304.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Finance and insurance 29
Finance and insurance
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 29
Other services (except public administration)
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 25304?
41.9
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
8.4%
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?
$80,931
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$56,176
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
15.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25304 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)
$80,931 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
4,060housing units
4,060
Total Housing Units
3,394
Occupied Units
666
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,500
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
15,078 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
- 25315 3,255
Charleston (25315)
3,255 residents
- 25301 2,771
Charleston (25301)
2,771 residents
- 25107 739
Hernshaw (25107)
739 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25304 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25304 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
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
$55,210 median income
- 25315
Charleston (25315)
$55,083 median income
- 25301 $25,417
Charleston (25301)
$25,417 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25304, 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 (8,773 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 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.
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