Charleston, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 25301 serves a portion of Charleston, West Virginia, within Kanawha County. This community is home to approximately 48,947 residents, with a median age of 36.4 years. The median household income of $37,577 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $146,550 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 75% owner-occupied and 25% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Charleston is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 60% and an unemployment rate of 6.2%, 25301 reflects the economic character of Kanawha County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 48,947 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,395 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $37,577 | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $146,550 | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ↑ 59% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.7% | ↓ 59% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 60% | ↑ 71% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.4 yrs | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 75% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 25% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,068 | — |