25313 ZIP Code — Charleston, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25313 is located in Charleston, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 20.25 square miles and serves a population of 11,758 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25313

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $59,829. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

11,758

population

20.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25313 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25313

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25313. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charleston	Acceptable
Charleston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25064 Dunbar (2.6 mi) 25143 Nitro (3.2 mi) 25177 Saint Albans (4.1 mi) 25303 South Charleston (5.6 mi) 25159 Poca (7 mi) 25309 South Charleston (7 mi) 25312 Charleston (7.5 mi) 25560 Scott Depot (7.8 mi) 25317 Charleston (8.1 mi) 25392 Charleston (8.1 mi) 25396 Charleston (8.1 mi) 25301 Charleston (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,758
Population density	581 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	20.25 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	38.4143
Longitude	-81.7585
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	42.0%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,758

Population

581

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$59,829

Median household income

$37,632

Per capita income

$138,100

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

4,975

Housing units

33.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

342

Under 5

327

248

5–9

237

272

10–14

260

265

15–19

253

308

20–24

295

869

25–34

831

800

35–44

765

978

45–54

935

364

55–59

348

330

60–64

315

896

65–74

857

282

75–84

270

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,049	17.4%
18 and over	9,709	82.6%
65 and over	2,416	20.5%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Black or African American 3.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,941	91.4%
Black or African American	387	3.2%
Two or more races	258	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	210	1.8%
Asian	154	1.3%
Other race	18	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$59,829

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$1M+ 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,100
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	29.7%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.9%
Electricity	71.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,084	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	294	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	949	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,116	20.5%
Households with children under 18	1,312	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,753	32.2%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	16.4%
Married	57.9%	61.6%
Separated	1.6%	3.1%
Widowed	0.9%	5.6%
Divorced	12.8%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	4.0%
Kindergarten	146	8.4%
Elementary school	751	43.3%
High school	399	23.0%
College / grad school	370	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Retail trade 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Public administration 9.7%

Professional & management 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Construction 3.8%

Other services 3.1%

Information 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 29.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	985	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,089	94.3%
Spanish	58	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	58	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,419	97.1%
Born in same state	11,398	96.9%
Born in different state	9,716	82.6%
Foreign born	21	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	339	2.9%
Not a US citizen	175	51.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,704	23%
Italian	1,371	11.7%
Arab	1,151	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	239	2%
Polish	32	0.3%
Irish	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25313

What city is ZIP code 25313 in?

ZIP code 25313 is primarily assigned to Charleston, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25313 in?

ZIP code 25313 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25313?

The median home value in ZIP code 25313 is $138,100.

Does ZIP code 25313 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 25313 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 25313?

ZIP code 25313 has an estimated population of 11,758 residents, with a density of 581 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25313?

The median household income in ZIP code 25313 is $59,829, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 25313 in?

ZIP code 25313 observes the EST timezone.