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 High-density area
- $94,556
- Median income Above-median income area
- $265,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25314 (Charleston, WV) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.0 in 2023 to 168.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,108. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $265,900 (93% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,085.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kanawha County, so 25314 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$63,108
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
17.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25314 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Charleston, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,556 Top 6% higher than 94% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,014housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
15,078 residents
- 25312
Charleston (25312)
14,886 residents
- 25314
Charleston (25314)
14,542 residents
- 25309
South Charleston (25309)
13,356 residents
- 25311
Charleston (25311)
10,815 residents
- 25304
Charleston (25304)
8,773 residents
- 25303
South Charleston (25303)
7,112 residents
- 25315 3,255
Charleston (25315)
3,255 residents
- 25301 2,771
Charleston (25301)
2,771 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25314 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25314 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25314
Charleston (25314)
$94,556 median income
- 25304
Charleston (25304)
$80,931 median income
- 25303
South Charleston (25303)
$75,872 median income
- 25311
Charleston (25311)
$62,800 median income
- 25309
South Charleston (25309)
$57,937 median income
- 25312
Charleston (25312)
$57,246 median income
- 25302
Charleston (25302)
$55,210 median income
- 25315
Charleston (25315)
$55,083 median income
- 25301 $25,417
Charleston (25301)
$25,417 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25314, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,542 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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