25309 ZIP Code
South Charleston, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 25309 |
| City/Town: | South Charleston |
| County: | Kanawha |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,741 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,497 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,487 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,794 |
| Median Home Value: | $137,600 |
| Land Area: | 31.1 sq miles
80.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3119, -81.7572 |
Population Information (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,741 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,156 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,585 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 596 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 651 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 678 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 617 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 698 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,526 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,867 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,390 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,001 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 887 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,481 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 771 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 578 | 4.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $137,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $759 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,794 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,461 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 333 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,936 | 72.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,525 | 27.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,501 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 341 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 527 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,804 | 40.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,971 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 842 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,178 | 12.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 838 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (25309 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,497 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,316 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,893 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,487 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,833 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,378 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 455 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,839 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,265 | 79.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 931 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 182 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,365 | 89.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 862 | 6.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 161 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 8 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 345 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 61 | 0.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 57 | 0.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 33 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (25309 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 322 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 335 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 495 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 411 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,113 | 20.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 929 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 681 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 668 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 264 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 243 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (25309 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,135 | 76.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 590 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 173 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 303 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (25309 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 59 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 257 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 390 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 115 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 882 | 16.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 253 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 28 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 282 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 379 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,467 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 475 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 366 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 425 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.7% | 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 (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,453 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,804 | 61.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,746 | 45.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 537 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (25309 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,729 | 68.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,222 | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,398 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 299 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 44 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 779 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (25309 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,827 | 66.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 142 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 92 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 321 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 349 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 374 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 275 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 414 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (25309 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 121 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 657 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 627 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 531 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 912 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 596 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,118 | 19.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 954 | 16.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 265 | 4.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (25309 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 47 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 539 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,414 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,774 | 47.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 699 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 321 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (25309 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,635 | 48.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 30 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,745 | 50.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (25309 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 497 | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,370 | 43.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,938 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 656 | 12.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (25309 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 552 | 14.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 857 | 21.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 741 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 732 | 18.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 526 | 13.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 370 | 9.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 158 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (25309 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,229 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $428 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $759 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.12 | 2.38 |
Households (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,461 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,944 | 35.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 653 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,140 | 20.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,882 | 34.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,353 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,182 | 40.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (25309 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,191 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,133 | 41.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,042 | 39.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 171 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 804 | 15.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,509 | 29.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (25309 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,201 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 187 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 86 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,138 | 51.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 519 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 271 | 12.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,329 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 679 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,990 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,065 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 130 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 856 | 41.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,079 | 52.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (25309 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,207 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,509 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,139 | 75.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 355 | 23.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 148 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (25309 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,493 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 5 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 248 | 4960.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 248 | 4960.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 248 | 4960.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 21 | 420.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 320.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 220.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (25309 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,145 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,900 | 98.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 245 | 2.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 140 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 71 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 34 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (25309 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,461 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,002 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
South Charleston, WV25309