Charleston, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25312
Kanawha County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,886
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,246
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Charleston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25312 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25312 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 14,886 residents across 182.4 square miles, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25312 reports a modest median household income of $57,246 (1% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,099. The poverty rate is 21.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $133,100 (4% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $690; 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25312 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 25312
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, WV
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,099
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25312 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)
$57,246 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
4,186housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 25312 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
15,078 residents
- 25312
Charleston (25312)
14,886 residents
- 25314
Charleston (25314)
14,542 residents
- 25313
Charleston (25313)
13,436 residents
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
9,962 residents
- 25303
South Charleston (25303)
7,112 residents
- 25320
Charleston (25320)
6,084 residents
- 25159 5,163
Poca (25159)
5,163 residents
- 25301 2,771
Charleston (25301)
2,771 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25312 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25312 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25314
Charleston (25314)
$94,556 median income
- 25303
South Charleston (25303)
$75,872 median income
- 25313
Charleston (25313)
$64,385 median income
- 25320
Charleston (25320)
$58,629 median income
- 25064
Dunbar (25064)
$57,263 median income
- 25312
Charleston (25312)
$57,246 median income
- 25159
Poca (25159)
$56,517 median income
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
$55,210 median income
- 25301 $25,417
Charleston (25301)
$25,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25312 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25312, 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 (14,886 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 25312 in?
ZIP code 25312 (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 25312?
ZIP code 25312 in Charleston, WV has a population of 14,886 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25312?
The median household income in ZIP 25312 is $57,246, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25312?
The median home value in ZIP 25312 is $133,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25312?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25312 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25312?
ZIP code 25312 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 2,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25312?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25312 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25312?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25312 increased by 22.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 25312?
In ZIP code 25312, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 25312?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25312 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25312?
In ZIP code 25312, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25312?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25312 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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