ZIP Code 25311, West Virginia
ZIP Code 25311 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 25311 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,825. The land area covers 25.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,825 | ±1,240 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs | ±6.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,303 | ±506 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 5,310 | ±535 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,303 | ±506 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,007 | ±283 |
| Median Home Value | $137,200 | ±$31,831 |
| Median Gross Rent | $918 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,800 | ±$5,121 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,712 | ±$7,999 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,972 | ±500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% | ±6.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,167 | ±753 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.4% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 173,906 (2024)
ID: 176937
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
PO BOX 3627, CHARLESTON WV 25336-3627
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Saint Albans, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Charleston, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Charleston, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ashford, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Belle, WV | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Dunbar, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | South Charleston, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Charleston, WV | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Charleston, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cedar Grove, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Charleston School of Beauty Culture
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College | 3.6 mi away | 514 50th St. SE, Charleston, WV, 25304 |
3043469603
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KANAWHA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 123 CAPITOL ST., CHARLESTON, WV, 25301 |
(304) 343-4646
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Mountain State School of Massage
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College Vocational | 3.6 mi away | 601 50th St, Charleston, WV, 25304 |
3049268822
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ELK VALLEY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 313 THE CROSSINGS MALL, ELKVIEW, WV, 25071 |
(304) 965-3636
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Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston
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College Vocational | 4.0 mi away | 5707 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Ste. 20, Charleston, WV, 25304-2816 |
3049255645
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SOUTH CHARLESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 312 4TH AVENUE, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV, 25303 |
(304) 744-6561
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University of Charleston
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College | 4.0 mi away | 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV, 25304 |
8009954682
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MARMET
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 9303 OREGON AVE., MARMET, WV, 25315 |
(304) 949-6628
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Carver Career Center
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College | 5.3 mi away | 4799 Midland Dr, Charleston, WV, 25306-6397 |
3043481965
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DUNBAR
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 301 12TH ST. MALL, DUNBAR, WV, 25064 |
(304) 766-7161
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHARLESTON YEAGER AP, WV US, located 2.0 miles from ZCTA5 25311. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.9° | 26.1° | 35.0° | 3.27" | 10.3" |
| February | 47.8° | 28.6° | 38.2° | 3.36" | 7.7" |
| March | 56.8° | 35.1° | 46.0° | 4.14" | 5.9" |
| April | 69.4° | 44.5° | 56.9° | 3.56" | 0.5" |
| May | 76.2° | 53.2° | 64.7° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.1° | 61.5° | 72.3° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.0° | 65.5° | 75.8° | 5.38" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.2° | 64.1° | 74.6° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 57.1° | 68.3° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.7° | 45.3° | 57.0° | 2.91" | 0.6" |
| November | 57.3° | 35.6° | 46.4° | 3.20" | 1.5" |
| December | 47.5° | 29.9° | 38.7° | 3.56" | 5.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Fork CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Big Chimney CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Charleston city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Malden CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Pinch CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Rand CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 25311. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.