25387 ZIP Code — Charleston, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25387 is located in Charleston, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 5.49 square miles and serves a population of 5,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25387

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $40,546. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 25387 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.

5,172

population

5.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25387 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25387

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25387. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charleston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25301 Charleston (0 mi) 25392 Charleston (0.1 mi) 25396 Charleston (0.1 mi) 25317 Charleston (0.1 mi) 25305 Charleston (1.4 mi) 25303 South Charleston (2.8 mi) 25302 Charleston (4.1 mi) 25311 Charleston (4.2 mi) 25314 Charleston (4.6 mi) 25304 Charleston (4.9 mi) 25389 Charleston (4.9 mi) 25064 Dunbar (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,172
Population density	942 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	5.49 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.3491
Longitude	-81.6317
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

5,172

Population

942

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$40,546

Median household income

$19,828

Per capita income

$85,300

Median home value

$949

Median monthly rent

60.1%

Home ownership

29.9%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

2,144

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

126

Under 5

144

163

5–9

186

135

10–14

154

201

15–19

228

211

20–24

239

365

25–34

414

222

35–44

252

302

45–54

343

184

55–59

209

148

60–64

169

178

65–74

203

132

75–84

151

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,086	21.0%
18 and over	4,086	79.0%
65 and over	777	15.0%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

Black or African American 18.7%

Two or more races 8.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,717	69.8%
Black or African American	998	18.7%
Two or more races	434	8.1%
Hispanic or Latino	154	2.9%
Asian	23	0.4%

Household income

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$40,546

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 42.2%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,300
Median rent / month	$949
Owner occupied	60.1%
Renter occupied	39.9%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	15.4%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.0%
1 vehicle	46.1%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	8.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.4%
Electricity	49.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	716	34.3%
Cohabiting couple	179	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	387	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	803	38.5%
Households with children under 18	597	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	589	28.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	35.7%
Married	38.5%	34.2%
Separated	0.8%	2.9%
Widowed	2.4%	14.4%
Divorced	16.7%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	110	8.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	515	39.8%
High school	321	24.8%
College / grad school	349	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 17.3%

Finance & real estate 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Other services 8.3%

Professional & management 6.7%

Public administration 6.2%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Information 3.2%

Construction 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	32.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.7%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.5%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	6.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 29.9%

Under 18 years 51.9%

18 and over 24.2%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 61.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.6%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.7%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,902	94.8%
Spanish	23	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,069	98.0%
Born in same state	5,069	98.0%
Born in different state	4,308	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	103	2.0%
Not a US citizen	39	37.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	477	9.2%
French	408	7.9%
Italian	357	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	110	2.1%
Irish	6	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25387

What city is ZIP code 25387 in?

ZIP code 25387 is primarily assigned to Charleston, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25387 in?

ZIP code 25387 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25387?

30% of residents in ZIP code 25387 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25387?

The median home value in ZIP code 25387 is $85,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25387?

The median household income in ZIP code 25387 is $40,546, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 25387?

ZIP code 25387 has an estimated population of 5,172 residents, with a density of 941 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25387 in?

ZIP code 25387 observes the EST timezone.