ZIP Code 25313
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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 13,436
- Median income
- $64,385
- Median home value
- $156,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.1%
- Land area
- 53.9 sq mi
249/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.5
New York
ZIP code 25313 in Charleston, West Virginia has a population of 13,436. The median household income is $64,385, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $156,100, 44% below the US average. 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25313 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 53.9 square miles in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 13,436 residents, producing a population density of 249 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 25313 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25313 sits at $64,385 (12% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,168. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $156,100 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $997 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25313 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25313 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 25313
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25313.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 25313, 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
13,436
Population
53.9
Area (sq mi)
249
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25313?
43.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.6%
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?
$64,385
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$38,168
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 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?
6,199
Total Housing Units
5,458
Occupied Units
741
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,100
Median Home Value
+13% vs state
$997
Median Rent
1975
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25313 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 142 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 153 |
| 2022 | +4.0% | 159 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 169 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 190 |
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 275 business establishments in ZIP 25313, employing approximately 5,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,326,000.
275
Businesses
5,366
Employees
$248.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 42 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 20 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 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 25313 vs 25112 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25112 | Institute, WV | 166 | 2.6 mi |
| 25064 | Dunbar, WV | 9,962 | 2.8 mi |
| 25143 | Nitro, WV | 8,579 | 3.5 mi |
| 25159 | Poca, WV | 5,163 | 6.2 mi |
| 25309 | South Charleston, WV | 13,356 | 7.5 mi |
| 25303 | South Charleston, WV | 7,112 | 5.5 mi |
| 25312 | Charleston, WV | 14,886 | 5.9 mi |
| 25177 | Saint Albans, WV | 24,084 | 6.0 mi |
| 25560 | Scott Depot, WV | 7,997 | 7.9 mi |
| 25011 | Bancroft, WV | 800 | 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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