ZIP Code 25312
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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 14,886
- Median income
- $57,246
- Median home value
- $133,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.0%
- Land area
- 182.4 sq mi
82/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
New York
ZIP code 25312 in Charleston, West Virginia has a population of 14,886. The median household income is $57,246, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $133,100, 52% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25312 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.4 square miles in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 14,886 residents, producing a population density of 82 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 25312 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25312 sits at $57,246 (1% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,099. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $133,100 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $690 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25312 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25312 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 25312
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25312.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 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 25312, 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
14,886
Population
182.4
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25312?
38.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$57,246
Median Household Income
-1% vs state
$30,099
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 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?
4,186
Total Housing Units
3,666
Occupied Units
520
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,100
Median Home Value
-4% vs state
$690
Median Rent
1979
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
+22.5%
YoY Change (2022)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25312 have increased 22.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +10.5% | 142 |
| 2019 | -5.8% | 133 |
| 2020 | +4.5% | 139 |
| 2021 | +2.6% | 143 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 175 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 173 business establishments in ZIP 25312, employing approximately 2,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $106,579,000.
173
Businesses
2,254
Employees
$106.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 25312 vs 25320 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25320 | Charleston, WV | 6,084 | 6.2 mi |
| 25303 | South Charleston, WV | 7,112 | 6.6 mi |
| 25302 | Charleston, WV | 15,078 | 5.4 mi |
| 25301 | Charleston, WV | 2,771 | 7.2 mi |
| 25313 | Charleston, WV | 13,436 | 5.9 mi |
| 25314 | Charleston, WV | 14,542 | 10.1 mi |
| 25305 | Charleston, WV | 0 | 8.3 mi |
| 25064 | Dunbar, WV | 9,962 | 7.2 mi |
| 25159 | Poca, WV | 5,163 | 7.6 mi |
| 25112 | Institute, WV | 166 | 7.8 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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