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U.S. ZIP Code · WV25304

Kanawha County · Charleston, WV

Typical home value

$208,221[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+2.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-26.7%
vs metro
+79.7%
vs state
+47.1%
ZIP 25304 location in WV
Location of ZIP 25304 in WV

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 25304 is worth $208,221 — 79.7% above the Charleston, WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,393[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kanawha County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
8,655[3]
Median household income
$80,931[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kanawha County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-240[5]
Moved in
3,202
Moved out
3,442

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
0
  • West Virginia Virtual Academy

    Other · Grades K–11 · West Virginia Virtual Academy

    936 students

  • Horace Mann Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

    395 students

  • Kanawha City Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

    217 students

  • Chamberlain Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

    216 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,053
Loan principal$166,577
Down payment$41,644
Total interest paid$212,459

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,343
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
73rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
70th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 25304?
The typical home in 25304 is worth $208,221, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 25304?
Home values in 25304 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 25304?
The effective property tax rate in 25304 is 0.7% — roughly $1,393 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 25304?
ZIP code 25304 has a population of 8,655 and a median household income of $80,931.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Pinch CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $189,145
    Gross yield
  • Cross Lanes CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $189,125
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Charleston, WV

    Typical home
    $178,518
    Gross yield
  • Sissonville CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $177,498
    Gross yield
  • Sissonville CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $176,928
    Gross yield
  • South Charleston, WV

    Typical home
    $172,806
    Gross yield

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