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Charleston city, WV
ZIP 25304 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Charleston city, WV (25304)
Median Income
$80,200
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+315
Wealth inflow
Population
8,480
Unemployment
5.6%
1.9pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 315 for ZIP 25304 (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 25304 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 2.9%, median income rose 2.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.6%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,200 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| Establishments | 328 |
| Employees | 9,916 |