ZIP Code 25314

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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia

Population
14,542

223/sq mi

Median income
$94,556

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$265,900

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
63.2%

Median age 43.4

Land area
65.2 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25314?

43.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.2%

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

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$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)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25314 in?
ZIP code 25314 (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 25314?
ZIP code 25314 in Charleston, WV has a population of 14,542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25314?
The median household income in ZIP 25314 is $94,556, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25314?
The median home value in ZIP 25314 is $265,900, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25314?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25314 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25314?
ZIP code 25314 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 2,066 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25314?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25314 are: Health care and social assistance (31), Other services (except public administration) (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25314?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25314 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 25314?
In ZIP code 25314, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.2% 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 25314?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25314 is 17.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25314?
In ZIP code 25314, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25314?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25314 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Charleston, WV

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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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