🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

25414

Charles Town

ZIP Code 25414 is a standard zip code serving Charles Town, Charles Town, West Virginia (WV), in Jefferson County, United States. It has an estimated population of 17,024 with a median household income of $72,833. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: West Virginia (WV)
County: Jefferson
City: Charles Town
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.277100
Longitude: -77.856300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 54.62 mi²
Water Area: 0.73 mi²
Population Density: 312.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.356892°N, 39.153427°S, -77.780744°E, -77.949649°W

With 17,024 residents spread across 54.62 square miles, this area has a population density of 312.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

17,024

Population

75th percentile

$72,833

Median Income

85th percentile

$235,100

Median Home Value

80th percentile

54.62 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 25414 is $72,833, and the median home value is $235,100. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

7,008

Total Units

6,433

Occupied Units

91.8%

Occupancy Rate

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