ZIP Code · WV

ZIP 25414

Part of Charles Town, WV

Pop. 21,073·Jefferson County·2nd most expensive ZIP in West Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,963/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

-1.3%

vs US Median

+$31

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 25414 · $1,963

More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$890

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,180

3 BR

$1,640

4 BR+

$1,980

Research median

$1,180/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of West Virginia

Rent in ZIP 25414 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($105,500) is $2,638 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,980).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 25414. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,556/yr

At $1,963/mo median

Location

CityCharles Town

StateWV

CountyJefferson 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 (+2.2% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 25414 (Charles Town, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,073

Median income

$105,500

Median age

40.2

Renters

22.9%

Age distribution

21.2%

19.1%

29%

15%

15.6%

Under 1821.2%

18–3419.1%

35–5429%

55–6415%

65+15.6%

Gender

51.2%

48.8%

Male51.2%

Female48.8%

Race & ethnicity

76.5%

White76.5%

Black7.6%

Hispanic8.3%

Asian1.7%

Other5.8%

Education (25+)

27.9%

26.6%

35.7%

No HS diploma9.8%

HS diploma27.9%

Some college26.6%

Bachelor's+35.7%

Housing tenure

77.1%

22.9%

Owner77.1%

Renter22.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 25414 in Charles Town, WV has changed in 5 years

Income

$89,819 → $105,500

up 17.5%

Population

19,731 → 21,073

up 6.8%

Renter share

24.2% → 22.9%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

31.9% → 35.7%

+3.8 pts

Median age

41.7 → 40.2

-1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $89,819 in 2021 to $105,500 more recently. The population has grown by 6.8% since 2021, moving from about 19,731 residents to roughly 21,073. College-educated residents now make up 35.7% of adults here, versus 31.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 25414 covers Charles Town, WV. The median rent here is $1,963/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($105,500/yr), ZIP 25414 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 25414?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,963/mo in ZIP 25414. The local median household income is $105,500/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25414?

Rent in ZIP 25414 has risen 2.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 25414 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 25414 is one of the pricier among West Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #2 of 17 at $1,963/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 25414 changed +2.2%, against a typical +3.5% across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.