25309 ZIP Code — South Charleston, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25309 is located in South Charleston, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. It covers approximately 31.10 square miles and serves a population of 12,741 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 25309

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $51,497. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25309 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,741

population

31.10

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25309 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25309

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25309. 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

25064 Dunbar (4.5 mi) 25003 Alum Creek (4.9 mi) 25303 South Charleston (5.2 mi) 25314 Charleston (5.3 mi) 25202 Tornado (6.1 mi) 25177 Saint Albans (6.6 mi) 25313 Charleston (7 mi) 25392 Charleston (7.2 mi) 25317 Charleston (7.2 mi) 25396 Charleston (7.2 mi) 25387 Charleston (7.3 mi) 25301 Charleston (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,741
Population density	410 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	31.10 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.3131
Longitude	-81.7581
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

12,741

Population

410

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$51,497

Median household income

$32,232

Per capita income

$137,600

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

4,269

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

288

Under 5

308

315

5–9

336

328

10–14

350

298

15–19

319

337

20–24

361

737

25–34

789

902

35–44

965

672

45–54

718

484

55–59

517

429

60–64

458

716

65–74

765

373

75–84

398

279

85+

299

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,412	18.9%
18 and over	10,329	81.1%
65 and over	2,830	22.2%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Black or African American 6.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Asian 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,365	88.8%
Black or African American	862	6.7%
Two or more races	345	2.7%
Asian	161	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	61	0.5%
Other race	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	28.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	15.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	5.3%	4.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$51,497

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,600
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	19.3%
1940–1949	16.5%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.3%
Electricity	50.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,944	35.6%
Cohabiting couple	495	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,140	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,882	34.5%
Households with children under 18	1,353	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,182	40.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	26.8%
Married	39.3%	37.0%
Separated	0.8%	1.1%
Widowed	3.3%	16.4%
Divorced	15.5%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 40.0%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	187	8.5%
Kindergarten	86	3.9%
Elementary school	1,138	51.7%
High school	519	23.6%
College / grad school	271	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Retail trade 16.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Public administration 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Professional & management 7.0%

Other services 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Construction 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	30.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	84.1%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	679	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,145	95.3%
Spanish	77	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	37	0.3%
Other languages	40	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,493	98.1%
Born in same state	12,488	98.0%
Born in different state	10,396	81.6%
Foreign born	5	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	248	1.9%
Not a US citizen	195	78.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,757	13.8%
French	1,401	11%
Italian	1,313	10.3%
English	44	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	42	0.3%
Polish	32	0.3%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25309

What city is ZIP code 25309 in?

ZIP code 25309 is primarily assigned to South Charleston, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25309 in?

ZIP code 25309 falls within Kanawha County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25309?

19% of residents in ZIP code 25309 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25309 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 25309 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25309?

The median home value in ZIP code 25309 is $137,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 25309?

ZIP code 25309 has an estimated population of 12,741 residents, with a density of 410 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25309 in?

ZIP code 25309 observes the EST timezone.