ZIP Code 25314
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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 14,542
- Median income
- $94,556
- Median home value
- $265,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.2%
- Land area
- 65.2 sq mi
223/sq mi
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
New York
ZIP code 25314 in Charleston, West Virginia has a population of 14,542. The median household income is $94,556, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $265,900, 4% below the US average. 63.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25314 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.2 square miles in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 14,542 residents, producing a population density of 223 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 25314 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25314 sits at $94,556 (64% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $63,108. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $265,900 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $1,085 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25314 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25314 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 25314
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25314.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 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 25314, 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
14,542
Population
65.2
Area (sq mi)
223
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25314?
43.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.7%
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?
$94,556
Median Household Income
+64% vs state
$63,108
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 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?
7,014
Total Housing Units
6,346
Occupied Units
668
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,900
Median Home Value
+93% vs state
$1,085
Median Rent
1967
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25314 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 130 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 138 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 151 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 162 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 168 |
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 192 business establishments in ZIP 25314, employing approximately 2,066 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,817,000.
192
Businesses
2,066
Employees
$133.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 20 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.1% |
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 25314 vs 25304 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25304 | Charleston, WV | 8,773 | 3.1 mi |
| 25301 | Charleston, WV | 2,771 | 3.3 mi |
| 25305 | Charleston, WV | 0 | 3.0 mi |
| 25303 | South Charleston, WV | 7,112 | 4.2 mi |
| 25107 | Hernshaw, WV | 739 | 5.5 mi |
| 25309 | South Charleston, WV | 13,356 | 5.4 mi |
| 25302 | Charleston, WV | 15,078 | 6.6 mi |
| 25312 | Charleston, WV | 14,886 | 10.1 mi |
| 25315 | Charleston, WV | 3,255 | 6.9 mi |
| 25311 | Charleston, WV | 10,815 | 6.8 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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