Charleston, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25306
Kanawha County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,417
- 67/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,654
- Median income Near-median income area
- $109,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 67
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25306 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25306 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 6,417 residents across 96.5 square miles, a density of 67 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25306 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,654 (24% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,088. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,800 (21% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,255; owner occupancy is 67.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25306 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 25306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25306.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 25306, 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
6,417
Population
96.5
Area (sq mi)
67
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25306?
44.5
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
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?
$71,654
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$40,088
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25306 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)
$71,654 Top 22% higher than 78% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,390housing units
3,390
Total Housing Units
2,732
Occupied Units
658
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,800
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,255
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 25306, employing approximately 868 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,755,000.
51
Businesses
868
Employees
$51.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.9% |
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 25306 vs 25201 →
ZIP 25306 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25311
Charleston (25311)
10,815 residents
- 25304
Charleston (25304)
8,773 residents
- 25306
Charleston (25306)
6,417 residents
- 25015
Belle (25015)
4,691 residents
- 25315 3,255
Charleston (25315)
3,255 residents
- 25039 1,304
Cedar Grove (25039)
1,304 residents
- 25134 423
Miami (25134)
423 residents
- 25132 276
Mammoth (25132)
276 residents
- 25025 230
Blount (25025)
230 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25306 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25306 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25134
Miami (25134)
$150,366 median income
- 25304
Charleston (25304)
$80,931 median income
- 25306
Charleston (25306)
$71,654 median income
- 25311
Charleston (25311)
$62,800 median income
- 25015 $56,681
Belle (25015)
$56,681 median income
- 25315 $55,083
Charleston (25315)
$55,083 median income
- 25132 $47,250
Mammoth (25132)
$47,250 median income
- 25039 $45,417
Cedar Grove (25039)
$45,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25306 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25201 | Tad, WV | 55 | 1.7 mi |
| 25015 | Belle, WV | 4,691 | 4.8 mi |
| 25025 | Blount, WV | 230 | 5.0 mi |
| 25304 | Charleston, WV | 8,773 | 5.6 mi |
| 25311 | Charleston, WV | 10,815 | 4.8 mi |
| 25305 | Charleston, WV | 0 | 6.9 mi |
| 25134 | Miami, WV | 423 | 10.3 mi |
| 25315 | Charleston, WV | 3,255 | 7.0 mi |
| 25132 | Mammoth, WV | 276 | 8.2 mi |
| 25039 | Cedar Grove, WV | 1,304 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25306, 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 (6,417 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 25306 in?
ZIP code 25306 (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 25306?
ZIP code 25306 in Charleston, WV has a population of 6,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25306?
The median household income in ZIP 25306 is $71,654, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25306?
The median home value in ZIP 25306 is $109,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25306?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25306 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25306?
ZIP code 25306 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25306?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25306 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (8), Wholesale trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25306?
In ZIP code 25306, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 25306?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25306 is 22.3 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 25306?
In ZIP code 25306, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25306?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25306 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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