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Charleston city, WV
ZIP 25302 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Charleston city, WV (25302)
Median Income
$55,525
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+493
Wealth inflow
Population
13,280
Unemployment
4.9%
1.2pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 493 for ZIP 25302 (Charleston city, WV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 25302 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 3.6%, median income rose 18.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.7%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,525 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| Establishments | 398 |
| Employees | 5,414 |