PlainZIP

South Charleston, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25309

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

13,356
146/sq mi
$57,937
Median income
$158,000
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Charleston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
146
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25309 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25309 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 13,356 residents across 91.5 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25309 reports a modest median household income of $57,937 (0% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,613. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. Housing costs here run $158,000 for a typical home value (14% above the state average), with rent averaging $773 a month; 71.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 25309 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kanawha County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 25309

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Charleston, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25309.

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 25309, 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

13,356

Population

91.5

Area (sq mi)

146

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 25309?

45.2

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$57,937

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$36,613

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25309 ranks nationally

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

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

$57,937 26th percentile higher than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,039

Total Housing Units

5,455

Occupied Units

584

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$158,000

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25309 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 137
2021 +8.1% 148
2022 -2.0% 145
2023 +19.3% 173
2024 +6.8% 185

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 363 business establishments in ZIP 25309, employing approximately 8,030 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,888,000.

363

Businesses

8,030

Employees

$341.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 22.9%
Health care and social assistance 71 19.6%
Accommodation and food services 48 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 39 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.8%
Construction 20 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 4.1%
Finance and insurance 14 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.9%
Wholesale trade 13 3.6%
Information 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.6%
Manufacturing 5 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.4%

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 25309 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 25309 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 25309 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 25309 ranks #7 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
25064 Dunbar, WV 9,962 4.7 mi
25112 Institute, WV 166 5.0 mi
25003 Alum Creek, WV 2,782 4.4 mi
25314 Charleston, WV 14,542 5.4 mi
25313 Charleston, WV 13,436 7.5 mi
25202 Tornado, WV 1,370 5.7 mi
25303 South Charleston, WV 7,112 5.0 mi
25009 Ashford, WV 1,153 8.3 mi
25177 Saint Albans, WV 24,084 6.6 mi
25301 Charleston, WV 2,771 7.2 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
25071 standard
Elkview, WV
Pop: 11,697

Related Areas

Kanawha County South Charleston, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25309 in? ▼
ZIP code 25309 (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 25309? ▼
ZIP code 25309 in South Charleston, WV has a population of 13,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25309? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25309 is $57,937, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25309? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25309 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25309? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25309 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25309? ▼
ZIP code 25309 has 363 business establishments employing approximately 8,030 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25309? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25309 are: Retail trade (83), Health care and social assistance (71), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25309? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25309 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 25309? ▼
In ZIP code 25309, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 25309? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25309 is 21.1 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 25309? ▼
In ZIP code 25309, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25309? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25309 is 16.0% 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.