25302 ZIP Code
Charleston, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 25302 |
| City/Town: | Charleston |
| County: | Kanawha |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,221 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,498 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,204 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,874 |
| Median Home Value: | $128,700 |
| Land Area: | 12.4 sq miles
32.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3932, -81.5955 |
Population Information (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,221 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,416 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,805 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 455 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 472 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 572 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 821 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 940 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,406 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,750 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,993 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 876 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,119 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,415 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 900 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 502 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $128,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $840 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,874 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,597 | 83.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,277 | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,822 | 57.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,775 | 42.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,961 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 319 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 441 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,256 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,161 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 618 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,948 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,218 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (25302 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,498 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,353 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,727 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,204 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,898 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,608 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 261 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,726 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,312 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 925 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 335 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,836 | 74.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,250 | 17.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 117 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 40 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 967 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 233 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 291 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 74 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 182 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (25302 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 454 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 599 | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 947 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 667 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 766 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,167 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 565 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 861 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 277 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 294 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (25302 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,914 | 74.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 466 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 262 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 214 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 67 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 636 | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (25302 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 70 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 270 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 253 | 3.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 128 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 839 | 12.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 228 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 130 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 353 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 688 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,576 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,081 | 16.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 545 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 447 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,493 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,094 | 61.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,931 | 52.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 689 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (25302 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,349 | 65.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,725 | 41.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,693 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 524 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 299 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,264 | 19.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (25302 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,539 | 70.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 128 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 529 | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 667 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 301 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 24 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 575 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 111 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (25302 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 76 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 132 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 328 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 309 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 255 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 702 | 8.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 854 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,863 | 23.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,184 | 15.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,171 | 27.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (25302 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 272 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,170 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,320 | 29.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,092 | 39.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 931 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 89 | 1.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (25302 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,178 | 63.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 95 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,306 | 35.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (25302 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,325 | 20.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,841 | 43.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,682 | 25.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 749 | 11.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (25302 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 450 | 11.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,003 | 26.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 609 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 672 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 702 | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 309 | 8.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 51 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (25302 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,212 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $427 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $840 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,597 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,015 | 30.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 640 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,588 | 24.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,356 | 35.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,191 | 18.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,316 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (25302 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,749 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,281 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,368 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 279 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 787 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,042 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (25302 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,191 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 105 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 43 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 916 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 607 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 520 | 23.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,200 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 677 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,182 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,677 | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 167 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,624 | 60.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 886 | 33.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (25302 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,534 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,587 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 889 | 56.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 698 | 44.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 424 | 26.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (25302 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,036 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 22 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 185 | 840.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 185 | 840.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 185 | 840.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 26 | 118.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 104.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 16 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (25302 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,766 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,563 | 98.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 203 | 1.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 90 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 40 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 55 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (25302 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,597 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,979 | 90.6% | 89.4% |
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