PlainZIP

Charleston, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25314

Kanawha County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,542
223/sq mi
$94,556
Median income
$265,900
Median home value
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Charleston pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
223
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25314 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25314 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, home to 14,542 residents across 65.2 square miles, a density of 223 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25314 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,556 (64% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $63,108. Local economic indicators show a 8.0% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $265,900 (93% above the state average), median rent at $1,085 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 17 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 25314 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 25314

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Charleston, WV

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 25314 ranks nationally

Charleston, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,556 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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 25314 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 25314 ranks #3 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 25314 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 25314 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Kanawha County

25177 standard
Saint Albans, WV
Pop: 24,084
25302 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 15,078
25312 standard
Charleston, WV
Pop: 14,886
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 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.

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