ZIP Code 25311
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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 10,815
- Median income
- $62,800
- Median home value
- $137,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.2%
- Land area
- 73.2 sq mi
148/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.2
New York
ZIP code 25311 in Charleston, West Virginia has a population of 10,815. The median household income is $62,800, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $137,200, 51% below the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25311 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.2 square miles in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 10,815 residents, producing a population density of 148 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 25311 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25311 sits at $62,800 (9% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $43,712. The poverty rate stands at 20.9% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $137,200 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $918 per month, and 55.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25311 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25311 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 25311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25311.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Construction 22
Construction
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance 21
Finance and insurance
21 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 25311, 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
10,815
Population
73.2
Area (sq mi)
148
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25311?
42.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
3.0%
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?
$62,800
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$43,712
Per Capita Income
20.9%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,310
Total Housing Units
4,303
Occupied Units
1,007
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$918
Median Rent
1962
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
+19.1%
YoY Change (2024)
147
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+47%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25311 have increased 19.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 121 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 129 |
| 2022 | +7.6% | 139 |
| 2023 | -11.4% | 123 |
| 2024 | +19.1% | 147 |
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 261 business establishments in ZIP 25311, employing approximately 3,186 people with a combined annual payroll of $213,635,000.
261
Businesses
3,186
Employees
$213.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 24.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 22 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 25311 vs 25302 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25302 | Charleston, WV | 15,078 | 3.2 mi |
| 25201 | Tad, WV | 55 | 3.7 mi |
| 25305 | Charleston, WV | 0 | 3.9 mi |
| 25301 | Charleston, WV | 2,771 | 4.5 mi |
| 25304 | Charleston, WV | 8,773 | 4.6 mi |
| 25306 | Charleston, WV | 6,417 | 4.8 mi |
| 25303 | South Charleston, WV | 7,112 | 7.4 mi |
| 25315 | Charleston, WV | 3,255 | 9.2 mi |
| 25314 | Charleston, WV | 14,542 | 6.8 mi |
| 25015 | Belle, WV | 4,691 | 8.7 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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