Skip to main content

🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

25315

Charleston

ZIP Code 25315 is a standard zip code serving Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia (WV), in Kanawha County, United States. It has an estimated population of 3,255 with a median household income of $35,958. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $35,958

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
West Virginia (WV)
County
Kanawha
City
Charleston
Timezone
America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude
38.235100
Longitude
-81.553600

Geographic Details

Land Area
7.46 mi²
Water Area
0.26 mi²
Population Density
436.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box
38.261771°N, 38.193279°S, -81.523548°E, -81.601289°W

With 3,255 residents spread across 7.46 square miles, this area has a population density of 436.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

3,255

Population

50th percentile

$35,958

Median Income

15th percentile

$73,200

Median Home Value

15th percentile

7.46 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 25315 is $35,958, and the median home value is $73,200. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

1,616

Total Units

1,399

Occupied Units

86.6%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Charleston, WV.

25301

Charleston

 25302

Charleston

 25304

Charleston

 25305

Charleston

 25306

Charleston

 25311

Charleston

 25312

Charleston

 25313

Charleston

 25314

Charleston

 25317

Charleston

Similar ZIP Codes in West Virginia

ZIP codes with similar median household income in West Virginia.

24701

Bluefield

$32,646

 24712

Athens

$38,043

 24740

Princeton

$37,045

 24747

Rock

$33,682

 24818

Brenton

$32,623

 24870

Oceana

$36,702

 24874

Pineville

$34,265

 24910

Alderson

$35,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?
Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).
What are the different types of ZIP codes?
There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.
How often is ZIP code data updated?
ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.
What is population density and why does it matter?
Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.
How are ZIP code boundaries determined?
ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.
What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?
Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.