PlainZIP

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
$57,246
Median income
$133,100
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,099. Poverty here runs at 21.0%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kanawha County, letting you compare 25312 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 25312?

38.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

How ZIP 25312 ranks nationally

Charleston, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,246 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$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 25312 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 25312 ranks #2 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 25312 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 25312 ranks #6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Kanawha County

25177 standard
Saint Albans, WV
Pop: 24,084
25302 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 15,078
25314 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 14,542
25313 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 13,436
25309 standard
South Charleston, WV
Pop: 13,356
25071 standard
Elkview, WV
Pop: 11,697

Related Areas

Kanawha County Charleston, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.