South Charleston
City in Kanawha County, West Virginia
South Charleston is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with 13,647 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dunbar, 2.4 miles NW.
- 13,647residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 9.8 sq miland area · 25.3 km²
- 1,396 / sq mipopulation density
- 25303ZIP code
About South Charleston
South Charleston is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is located to the west of the state capital of Charleston. The population was 13,639 at the 2020 census. It was established in 1906, but not incorporated until 1917. The Criel Mound built by the Adena culture is adjacent to the city's downtown business district.
It is home to the Charleston Ordnance Center, a former naval munitions factory established for use in World War I.
The city is served by Interstate 64, U.S. Route 60, U.S. Route 119, West Virginia Route 601 and West Virginia Route 214, and is adjacent to the Kanawha River. The city is served by the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority bus system. A general aviation airfield, Mallory Airport, is located off Chestnut Street, approximately two miles south of U.S. Route 60, with the nearest commercial aviation service being at Yeager Airport in Charleston. South Charleston serves as the headquarters of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the West Virginia State Police.
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Living in South Charleston
- Median household income
- $63,884
- Median home value
- $155,400
- Median rent
- $844/mo
- Median age
- 41.7
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South Charleston had 13,647 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,647 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,396 per sq mi (539 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Charleston at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Kanawha County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,647 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.77 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3408° N, 81.7108° W |
| ZIP code | 25303 |
| Official website | southcharlestonwv.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5475292 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Charleston
- Dunbar2.4 mi NW
- West Dunbar3.3 mi NW
- Institute4.0 mi NW
- Charleston4.3 mi E
- Jefferson4.8 mi NW
- St. Albans6.4 mi NW
- Nitro7.2 mi NW
- Cross Lanes7.6 mi NW
- Alum Creek7.8 mi SW
- Tornado8.0 mi W
- Malden8.7 mi E
- Rand8.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Charleston
What county is South Charleston in?
South Charleston is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of South Charleston, WV?
13,647 people lived in South Charleston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Charleston, WV?
The ZIP code of South Charleston is 25303.
What is the elevation of South Charleston?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Charleston?
Dunbar (2.4 mi), West Dunbar (3.3 mi), Institute (4.0 mi), Charleston (4.3 mi), Jefferson (4.8 mi).
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