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ZIP 25414

Pop. 21,073·Jefferson County·1st most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,955/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$10
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ZIP 25414 · $1,955
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,460/yr
At $1,955/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, +0.2% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 25414 covers Charles Town, WV. The median rent here is $1,955/mo as of July 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 10.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 25414?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 25414 (Charles Town, WV) is $1,955. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 25414 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 25414's median rent of $1,955/mo is $10 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 25414 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #1 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $1,955/mo.

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 $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,955/mo in ZIP 25414. The local median household income is $105,500/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25414?

Rent in ZIP 25414 has increased 10.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 25414 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 25414 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,955/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($105,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 25414 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 25414 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of ZIP 25414 households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 25414 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 25414 compare to the rest of Charles Town?

ZIP 25414 is more affordable than Charles Town overall. At $1,955/mo, it's $21 below the Charles Town citywide median of $1,976/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 25414 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 25414 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,955/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 25414's median household income ($105,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25414 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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