25301 ZIP Code — Charleston, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25301 is located in Charleston, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 1.34 square miles and serves a population of 2,456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25301

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,300. Renters make up the majority at 79%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $23,852. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 25301 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,456

population

1.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charleston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25387 Charleston (0 mi) 25317 Charleston (0.1 mi) 25396 Charleston (0.1 mi) 25392 Charleston (0.1 mi) 25305 Charleston (1.5 mi) 25303 South Charleston (2.8 mi) 25302 Charleston (4.1 mi) 25311 Charleston (4.2 mi) 25314 Charleston (4.7 mi) 25389 Charleston (4.9 mi) 25304 Charleston (4.9 mi) 25064 Dunbar (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,456
Population density	1,833 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	1.34 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.3495
Longitude	-81.6318
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.2%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,456

Population

1,833

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$23,852

Median household income

$29,228

Per capita income

$165,300

Median home value

$568

Median monthly rent

21.5%

Home ownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

522

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

224

25–34

173

163

35–44

125

183

45–54

141

126

55–59

143

60–64

111

211

65–74

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	217	8.8%
18 and over	2,239	91.2%
65 and over	585	23.8%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.5%

Black or African American 26.2%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,622	64.5%
Black or African American	658	26.2%
Two or more races	164	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	59	2.3%
Asian	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.2%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.3%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 22.7%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	22.7%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$23,852

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 36.3%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,300
Median rent / month	$568
Owner occupied	21.5%
Renter occupied	78.5%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	13.7%
Large apartment buildings	49.4%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	51.9%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	10.2%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	42.6%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	12.1%
3 or more	3.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	72.1%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	243	17.1%
Cohabiting couple	38	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	606	42.5%
Female householder, no spouse	538	37.8%
Households with children under 18	104	7.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	487	34.2%
Average household size	1.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.3%	33.2%
Married	25.3%	25.6%
Separated	1.6%	2.9%
Widowed	1.3%	11.8%
Divorced	18.5%	26.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	6.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	25.7%
High school	38	16.0%
College / grad school	122	51.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.8%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Professional & management 16.2%

Public administration 16.2%

Retail trade 6.0%

Information 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Construction 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.6%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	26.2%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.6%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	7.5%
Walk	20.5%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 34.5%

Under 18 years 37.6%

18 and over 34.2%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 33.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	16.8%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	51.2%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	9.9%
No physical activity	37.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	85.3%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.6%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	53.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.0%
Public insurance	63.2%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,357	96.0%
Spanish	29	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.6%
Other languages	5	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,390	97.3%
Born in same state	2,363	96.2%
Born in different state	1,764	71.8%
Foreign born	27	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	66	2.7%
Not a US citizen	42	63.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	337	13.7%
Italian	297	12.1%
Arab	106	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.8%
Dutch	13	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.0%
Internet access	83.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25301

What city is ZIP code 25301 in?

ZIP code 25301 is primarily assigned to Charleston, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25301 in?

ZIP code 25301 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25301 mostly rentals?

79% of occupied units in ZIP code 25301 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25301?

35% of residents in ZIP code 25301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25301 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 25301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25301?

The median household income in ZIP code 25301 is $23,852, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25301 in?

ZIP code 25301 observes the EST timezone.