| ZIP Code | 25314 |
|---|---|
| City | Charleston |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Elevation | 1,176 ft |
| Latitude | 38.289161 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.660153 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.9% ▲ 75% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ▲ 19% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,392 (13.2%) |
| Some College | 828 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 1,160 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 611 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,544 (62.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,462 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,900 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,080/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,328 |
| Vacant Units | 664 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,328 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 664 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 25314 is located in Charleston, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. With a population of 15,742, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 25314 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,462 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 25314 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $243,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,080 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 25314 is primarily White (84.86%). Residents are highly educated — 67.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 25314 stands at 5.8%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 25314 in Charleston, WV is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,742 residents, a median household income of $86,462, and a median home value of $243,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of West Virginia.