ZIP Code 25315
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Charleston · Kanawha County · West Virginia
- Population
- 3,255
- Median income
- $55,083
- Median home value
- $90,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.7%
- Land area
- 19.3 sq mi
168/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 68% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
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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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Utilities 4
Utilities
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25315?
45.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.5%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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