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ZIP 25306

Pop. 6,040·Kanawha County·6th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,505/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$460
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ZIP 25306 · $1,505
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,840
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,060/yr
At $1,505/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyKanawha County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 25306 (Charleston, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,040
Median income
$71,654
Median age
44.5
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
15.2%
25.2%
24%
13.4%
22.2%
Under 1815.2%
18–3425.2%
35–5424%
55–6413.4%
65+22.2%
Gender
42.8%
57.2%
Male42.8%
Female57.2%
Race & ethnicity
81.6%
White81.6%
Black7.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian1.2%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
39.9%
20.7%
28.2%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma39.9%
Some college20.7%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 25306 in Charleston, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,324 → $71,654
up 27.2%
Population
6,382 → 6,040
down 5.4%
Renter share
34.9% → 32.4%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.8% → 28.2%
+8.4 pts

Census figures show median household income at $71,654 today, compared with $56,324 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 25306 in Charleston, WV losing about 342 residents over the five-year window, down 5.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.9% to 32.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.8% to 28.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 25306 covers Charleston, WV. The median rent here is $1,505/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($71,654/yr), ZIP 25306 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 25306?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 25306 (Charleston, WV) is $1,505. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 25306 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 25306's median rent of $1,505/mo is $460 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 25306 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 25306 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #6 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $1,505/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 25306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,505/mo in ZIP 25306. The local median household income is $71,654/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25306?

Rent in ZIP 25306 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 25306 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 25306 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,505/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($71,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 25306 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 25306 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 25306 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 25306 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 25306 compare to the rest of Charleston?

ZIP 25306 is pricier than Charleston as a whole. At $1,505/mo, it's $135 above the Charleston citywide median of $1,370/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 25306 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 25306 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,505/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 25306's median household income ($71,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25306 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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