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Charleston city, WV
ZIP 25301 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Charleston city, WV (25301)
Median Income
$21,063
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+91
Wealth inflow
Population
2,454
Unemployment
10.3%
6.6pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 91 for ZIP 25301 (Charleston city, WV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 25301 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 15.8%, median income fell 2.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.1%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $21,063 |
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| Establishments | 714 |
| Employees | 13,585 |