City

Charles Town, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  West Virginia

👥20,273Population
💰$101,020Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$365,500Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.1%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 6.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 5.7%Race
White78.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Black6.9%
Asian1.5%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma95 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,441 (25.5%)
Some College1,946 (14.4%)
Associates1,651 (12.2%)
Bachelors1,189 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree5,187 (38.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 38.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College14.4%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate38.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,020 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$365,500 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,036/mo
Total Housing Units8,263
Vacant Units466

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
61%
About Charles Town, WV

Charles Town is a city in West Virginia, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,273 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Charles Town is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,020 is above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Charles Town is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $365,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,036 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charles Town is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.06%).

Charles Town, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Charles Town
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25414 20,273 $101,020 $365,500 $1,036 3.7% 47.2% 76.5%