25303 ZIP Code — South Charleston, WV
Kanawha County, West Virginia
ZIP code 25303 is located in South Charleston, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 3.58 square miles and serves a population of 7,087 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.
About ZIP code 25303
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $69,808.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,087
population
3.58
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
25303 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 25303
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25303. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Charleston | Acceptable |
| South Charleston | Acceptable |
| South Charleston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
25317 Charleston (2.8 mi)
25392 Charleston (2.8 mi)
25396 Charleston (2.8 mi)
25301 Charleston (2.8 mi)
25387 Charleston (2.8 mi)
25064 Dunbar (3.8 mi)
25305 Charleston (4.2 mi)
25314 Charleston (5 mi)
25309 South Charleston (5.2 mi)
25313 Charleston (5.6 mi)
25302 Charleston (5.9 mi)
25304 Charleston (6.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,087 |
| Population density | 1,980 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3593 |
| Longitude | -81.6826 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 304 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 52.0% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 28.0% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 15.9% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.1% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
7,087
Population
1,980
People per sq mi
36.6
Median age
$69,808
Median household income
$41,234
Per capita income
$166,400
Median home value
$928
Median monthly rent
69.7%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
2,593
Housing units
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
144
Under 5
152
166
5–9
175
251
10–14
265
247
15–19
261
270
20–24
285
563
25–34
596
403
35–44
426
420
45–54
444
219
55–59
231
213
60–64
225
382
65–74
404
140
75–84
148
28
85+
29
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,464 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 5,623 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,131 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Black or African American
5.7%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,575 | 74% |
| Two or more races | 749 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 444 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 428 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 255 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 52.0% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 28.0% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.2% | 15.9% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.1% | 3.1% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
12.9%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $69,808 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
31.6%
$200k–$300k
21.0%
$300k–$500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,400 |
| Median rent / month | $928 |
| Owner occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter occupied | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 11.8% |
| Single-family detached | 80.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% |
| 3 or more | 10.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.2% |
| Electricity | 24.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,289 | 41.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 359 | 11.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 570 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 902 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,023 | 32.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 841 | 27.0% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.7% | 30.4% |
| Married | 43.5% | 43.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 20.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
25.5%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
22.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 56 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 729 | 44.9% |
| High school | 527 | 32.5% |
| College / grad school | 269 | 16.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.8%
Finance & real estate
13.2%
Professional & management
13.1%
Retail trade
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Public administration
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Information
4.0%
Other services
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Construction
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.1% |
| Service | 10.4% |
| Sales & office | 30.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.9% |
| Production & transportation | 5.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.1% |
| Government | 25.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.3% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 3.5% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 10.0% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
23.9%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 43.2% |
| High cholesterol | 38.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 11.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 84.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 408 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.4% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,791 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 20 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,855 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,767 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 5,307 | 74.9% |
| Foreign born | 88 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 232 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 227 | 97.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,469 | 20.7% |
| Italian | 805 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 319 | 4.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 58 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25303
What city is ZIP code 25303 in?
ZIP code 25303 is primarily assigned to South Charleston, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 25303 in?
ZIP code 25303 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25303?
The median home value in ZIP code 25303 is $166,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 25303?
ZIP code 25303 has an estimated population of 7,087 residents, with a density of 1,982 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 25303?
The median household income in ZIP code 25303 is $69,808, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 25303 in?
ZIP code 25303 observes the EST timezone.