PlainZIP

Charleston, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25311

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

10,815
148/sq mi
$62,800
Median income
$137,200
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Charleston pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
148
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25311 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25311 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 10,815 residents across 73.2 square miles, a density of 148 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25311 reports a modest median household income of $62,800 (9% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $43,712. Poverty here runs at 20.9%, with unemployment measured 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 25311 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 25311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25311.

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 25311, 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

10,815

Population

73.2

Area (sq mi)

148

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25311?

42.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

How ZIP 25311 ranks nationally

Charleston, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,800 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

Owner 55.4%
Renter 44.6%

$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 25311 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 25311 ranks #3 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 25311 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 25311 ranks #5 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
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

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 25311 in? ▼
ZIP code 25311 (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 25311? ▼
ZIP code 25311 in Charleston, WV has a population of 10,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25311? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25311 is $62,800, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25311? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25311 is $137,200, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25311? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25311 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25311? ▼
ZIP code 25311 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 3,186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25311? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25311 are: Other services (except public administration) (63), Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25311? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25311 increased by 19.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. 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 25311? ▼
In ZIP code 25311, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 25311? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25311 is 17.8 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 25311? ▼
In ZIP code 25311, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25311? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25311 is 20.9% 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.