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ZIP 25311

Pop. 9,825·Kanawha County·15th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$925/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.2%
vs US Median
-$1,040
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 25311 · $925
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$710
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$1,030/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$11,100/yr
At $925/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyKanawha County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -10.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 25311 (Charleston, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,825
Median income
$62,800
Median age
42.2
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
22%
21.6%
22.1%
12.3%
22%
Under 1822%
18–3421.6%
35–5422.1%
55–6412.3%
65+22%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
84.8%
White84.8%
Black6.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.9%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
30.9%
23.5%
36.2%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+36.2%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 25311 in Charleston, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,837 → $62,800
up 43.3%
Population
10,391 → 9,825
down 5.4%
Renter share
40.9% → 44.6%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
29.5% → 36.2%
+6.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $43,837 to $62,800 across the same window, up 43.3% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 10,391 residents to roughly 9,825. Renters now make up 44.6% of households, compared with 40.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.2% of adults here, versus 29.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 25311 covers Charleston, WV. The median rent here is $925/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($62,800/yr), ZIP 25311 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 25311?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 25311 (Charleston, WV) is $925. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 25311 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 25311's median rent of $925/mo is $1,040 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 25311 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 25311 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #15 out of 18 ZIPs at $925/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 25311?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $925/mo in ZIP 25311. The local median household income is $62,800/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25311?

Rent in ZIP 25311 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 25311 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 25311 is considered very affordable for renters. At $925/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($62,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 25311 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 25311 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of ZIP 25311 households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 25311 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 25311 compare to the rest of Charleston?

ZIP 25311 is more affordable than Charleston overall. At $925/mo, it's $445 below the Charleston citywide median of $1,370/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 25311 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 25311 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $925/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 25311's median household income ($62,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25311 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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