ZIP Code 25315

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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia

Population
3,255

168/sq mi

Median income
$55,083

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$90,200

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.7%

Median age 45.4

Land area
19.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 25315 in Charleston, West Virginia has a population of 3,255. The median household income is $55,083, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $90,200, 68% below the US average. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25315 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.3 square miles in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. The area is home to 3,255 residents, producing a population density of 168 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 25315 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25315 sits at $55,083 (5% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,472. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $90,200 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25315 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kanawha County, so you can benchmark 25315 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 25315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25315.

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 25315, 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

3,255

Population

19.3

Area (sq mi)

168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25315?

45.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$55,083

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$28,472

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,724

Total Housing Units

1,430

Occupied Units

294

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$90,200

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$902

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 25315, employing approximately 472 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,100,000.

46

Businesses

472

Employees

$18.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 26.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.9%
Utilities 4 8.7%
Finance and insurance 4 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.7%

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 25315 vs 25214 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25214 Winifrede, WV 614 3.6 mi
25107 Hernshaw, WV 739 3.6 mi
25015 Belle, WV 4,691 3.7 mi
25304 Charleston, WV 8,773 5.4 mi
25035 Cabin Creek, WV 1,112 5.4 mi
25049 Comfort, WV 630 7.9 mi
25024 Bloomingrose, WV 586 5.9 mi
25311 Charleston, WV 10,815 9.2 mi
25305 Charleston, WV 0 7.8 mi
25134 Miami, WV 423 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25315 in?
ZIP code 25315 (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 25315?
ZIP code 25315 in Charleston, WV has a population of 3,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25315?
The median household income in ZIP 25315 is $55,083, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25315?
The median home value in ZIP 25315 is $90,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25315?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25315 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25315?
ZIP code 25315 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25315?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25315 are: Retail trade (12), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25315?
In ZIP code 25315, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 25315?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25315 is 22.0 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 25315?
In ZIP code 25315, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25315?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25315 is 17.5% 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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