Charleston, WV Demographics & ZIP Codes
Charleston, West Virginia demographics and median household income by ZIP code (in Kanawha County) — 7 ZIP codes — population 54,742 — median income $57,155 — avg. home value $167,733. Compare income, housing, and population across ZIP codes on US5.
Charleston demographics
Charleston, West Virginia covers 7 ZIP codes primarily in Kanawha County, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 54,742.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 44.7 years.
Median household income in Charleston
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Charleston, West Virginia is about $57,155 — about even with the WV ZIP average ($56,091), and about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 25314 is near the top at about $86,462, while 25301 is near the bottom at about $21,063.
Housing in Charleston
For housing in Charleston, West Virginia, the average median home value is about $167,733 and the average median rent is about $646.
The most populous ZIP in this set is 25314 (about 15,742 residents). Use the table below to compare population, income, and home values across codes.
ZIP codes in Charleston
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25314 | Charleston | Kanawha County | WV | 15,742 | $86,462 | $243,900 |
| 25302 | Charleston | Kanawha County | WV | 13,280 | $55,525 | $148,500 |
| 25311 | Charleston | Kanawha County | WV | 9,613 | $58,046 | $113,100 |
| 25304 | Charleston | Kanawha County | WV | 8,480 | $80,200 | $227,100 |
| 25387 | Charleston | Kanawha County | WV | 5,173 | $41,635 | $85,700 |
| 25301 | Charleston | Kanawha County | WV | 2,454 | $21,063 | $188,100 |
| 25305 | Charleston | Kanawha County | WV | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Charleston?
Charleston, West Virginia has a combined ZIP-area population of about 54,742 across 7 ZIP codes (primarily Kanawha County). Browse the ZIP table below for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Charleston?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Charleston, West Virginia is about $57,155, roughly in line with the state ZIP average ($56,091), and about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $167,733. Among ZIPs with data, 25314 is near the top ($86,462) and 25301 is near the bottom ($21,063).
How many ZIP codes are in Charleston?
Charleston, West Virginia includes 7 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Charleston?
This page lists ZIP codes in Charleston, West Virginia with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.