25320 ZIP Code — Charleston, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25320 is located in Charleston, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 60.67 square miles and serves a population of 4,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25320

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $47,128. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25320 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,404

population

60.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25320 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25320

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25320. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charleston	Acceptable
Charleston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25312 Charleston (4.1 mi) 25248 Kenna (7.5 mi) 25071 Elkview (9 mi) 25159 Poca (9.5 mi) 25302 Charleston (9.7 mi) 25124 Liberty (10.4 mi) 25313 Charleston (11.4 mi) 25286 Walton (12.3 mi) 25311 Charleston (12.5 mi) 25303 South Charleston (12.6 mi) 25079 Falling Rock (12.7 mi) 25301 Charleston (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,404
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	60.67 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	38.5333
Longitude	-81.6117
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	61.7%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,404

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$47,128

Median household income

$22,354

Per capita income

$121,600

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,812

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

200

5–9

239

199

10–14

237

124

15–19

147

103

20–24

123

149

25–34

177

215

35–44

256

189

45–54

226

107

55–59

127

60–64

108

305

65–74

364

212

75–84

252

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,238	28.1%
18 and over	3,166	71.9%
65 and over	1,188	27.0%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,340	97.4%
Two or more races	64	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	54	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$47,128

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,600
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	57.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	16.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	63.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.9%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	715	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	56	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	239	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	710	41.3%
Households with children under 18	495	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	883	51.3%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	18.5%
Married	55.0%	39.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.8%
Widowed	4.4%	23.3%
Divorced	7.1%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	5.2%
Kindergarten	147	11.8%
Elementary school	575	46.3%
High school	299	24.1%
College / grad school	156	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.3%

Finance & real estate 15.2%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Public administration 9.0%

Professional & management 8.7%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 40.6%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 50.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	43.4%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	31.0%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	70.1%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,204	95.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,404	100.0%
Born in same state	4,399	99.9%
Born in different state	3,953	89.8%
Foreign born	5	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,486	33.7%
Italian	276	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	211	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25320

What city is ZIP code 25320 in?

ZIP code 25320 is primarily assigned to Charleston, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25320 in?

ZIP code 25320 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25320 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 25320 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 25320 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 25320 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25320?

25% of residents in ZIP code 25320 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25320?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 25320 in?

ZIP code 25320 observes the EST timezone.