The ZIP Code 25304 is associated with Charleston, WV in Kanawha County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 8,261. Median househould income is approximately $54,688, and an estimated 15% of the population is living below the poverty line. About 93.1% of residents in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $43,092. The median age in ZIP Code 25304 is approximately 42.9 years, with 30.0% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 25304 is $54,688, while the region's mean household income is $98,766. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,092. The per capita income in ZIP Code 25304 of $43,092 is approximately 62.73% more than the per capita income in West Virginia overall of $26,480. An estimated 14.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately52.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.1% of the population in 25304 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.8% of 25304 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.6% |
In ZIP Code 25304, 93.1% of the population graduated high school, while 44.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.1% in this Kanawha County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 24.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.3% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 21.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 25304 are older than average. The median age of 42.9 years in ZIP Code 25304 is approximately 12.6% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.6% of the population in 25304 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 25304 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.7% |
| 85 years and over | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 25304, 98.7% is one race, while 1.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 25304 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 25304 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.3%), followed by Black or African American (12.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 25304 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 25304 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 25304, 92.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 3.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kanawha County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 3.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 25304, an estimated 26.4% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 22.9% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kanawha County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 22.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.3% |
In 25304, 57.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.2 minutes. Approximately 36.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 25304 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.6% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 25304 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.4% |
| Retail trade | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.3% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 36.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 10.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 25304 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.74 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.05% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 25304 | 9.57¢/kWh | 8.47¢/kWh | 6.49¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 16.38¢/kWh | 11.65¢/kWh | 8.22¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 25304 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.4 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.11 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.6 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.22 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.33 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.65 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.87 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.11 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 25304, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 25304 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kanawha County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 9 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 6 |
| Credit card | 3 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 6 |
| Improper use of your report | 4 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Closing an account | 1 |
| Other | 5 |