Charleston, WV GIS Map
Charleston is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with a population of about 47,215. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Kanawha County
- Population
- 47,215
- Elevation
- 596 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.3498, -81.6326
- ZIP codes (40)
- 25301, 25302, 25304, 25305, 25306, 25311 …
- Land area
- 31.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Charleston, WV
Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, it is the county seat of Kanawha County. The population was 48,864 at the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 46,482 in 2024. The Charleston metropolitan area has approximately 203,000 residents.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Charleston
- South Charleston, WV4 mi
- St. Albans, WV11 mi
- Fayetteville, WV35 mi
- Summersville, WV43 mi
- Point Pleasant, WV44 mi
- Huntington, WV44 mi
- Beckley, WV46 mi
- Ashland, KY55 mi
Other Cities in Kanawha County
GIS Data for Charleston, WV
The Charleston map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Charleston without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Charleston Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
47,421
Households
21,116
Median household income
$65,812
Median age
43 years
Median home value
$203,300
Median gross rent
$908/mo
Owner-occupied homes
63.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
Below poverty level
15.8%
Land area
31.4 sq mi
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
County
Charleston Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
51,400
April 2020 (estimates base)
48,810
July 2024 estimate
46,482
Change 2010-2020
-5.0%
Change 2020-2024
-4.8%
Photos of Charleston
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Charleston
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Charleston.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Byrd FB & Courthouse | 300 Virginia St E, 25301 | Owned | 317,247 | — |
| Charleston Federal Center | 500 Quarrier St, 25301 | Leased | 110,000 | Dec 2029 |
| 113 Virginia Street | 113 Virginia St E, 25301 | Leased | 18,095 | Dec 2026 |
| Bb&t Square | 300 Summers St, 25301 | Leased | 15,703 | Sep 2027 |
| Bb&t Square | 300 Summers St, 25301 | Leased | 15,703 | Nov 2036 |
| Bb&t Square | 300 Summers St, 25301 | Leased | 15,703 | Sep 2028 |
| Bb&t Square | 300 Summers St, 25301 | Leased | 15,703 | Jun 2030 |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral | 1027 Virginia St E, 25301 | Leased | 15,075 | Nov 2037 |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral | 1027 Virginia St E, 25301 | Leased | 15,075 | Nov 2032 |
| Union Square | 2 Monongalia St, 25302 | Leased | 14,197 | Dec 2030 |
| Shonk Plaza | 150 Court St, 25301 | Leased | 14,149 | Dec 2027 |
| Yeager Airport | 100 Airport Rd Terminal Building, 25311 | Leased | 6,314 | Sep 2028 |
| Daniel Boone Plaza | 405 Capitol St, 25301 | Leased | 6,086 | Oct 2027 |
| Daniel Boone Plaza | 405 Capitol St, 25301 | Leased | 6,086 | Apr 2035 |
| Daniel Boone Plaza | 405 Capitol St, 25301 | Leased | 6,086 | Jul 2034 |
| Kbw Building | 210 Kanawha Blvd W, 25302 | Leased | 5,635 | Apr 2035 |
| Midtown Square | 414 Summers St, 25301 | Leased | 3,122 | Mar 2028 |
| 4230 Woodrum Lane, Unit 2j | 4230 Woodrum Ln Unit 2j, 25313 | Leased | 2,760 | Jun 2029 |
| Mr. Rogers Storage Building | 800 Piedmont Rd, 25301 | Leased | 2,300 | May 2036 |
| 821 Washington Street | 821 Washington St W, 25302 | Leased | 2,144 | Jun 2034 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Charleston
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land-Laidig-Kanawha
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 20.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 8%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land61%
- Kanawha21%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Laidig11%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Udifluvents7%
Entisols
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Charleston
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Charleston Yeager Ap, Wv weather station, elevation 910 ft, 3.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 86°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 26°F
Annual precipitation
46.2 in
Annual snowfall
31.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 44 | 48 | 57 | 69 | 76 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 69 | 57 | 48 |
| Avg low °F | 26 | 29 | 35 | 44 | 53 | 62 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 45 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip. in | 3.27 | 3.36 | 4.14 | 3.56 | 4.93 | 4.72 | 5.38 | 3.75 | 3.46 | 2.91 | 3.20 | 3.56 |
| Snow in | 10.3 | 7.7 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Charleston
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kanawha County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 94.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- AvalancheRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Charleston FAQ
What county is Charleston in?
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Charleston, West Virginia is located in Kanawha County.
What is the population of Charleston?
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Charleston has a population of about 47,215, making it the largest of the 28 West Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Charleston?
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The elevation of Charleston is approximately 596 feet (182 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Charleston?
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ZIP codes for Charleston include 25301, 25302, 25304, 25305, 25306, 25311, 25312, 25313, 25314, 25315, 25317, 25320, 25321, 25322, 25323, 25324, 25325, 25326, 25327, 25328, 25329, 25330, 25331, 25332, 25333, 25334, 25335, 25336, 25337, 25338, 25339, 25350, 25356, 25357, 25358, 25360, 25361, 25362, 25364, 25365.
What time zone is Charleston in?
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Charleston is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Charleston from Charleston?
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Charleston is the state capital of West Virginia.
What cities are near Charleston?
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Cities near Charleston include South Charleston, WV (4 miles); St. Albans, WV (11 miles); Fayetteville, WV (35 miles); Summersville, WV (43 miles); Point Pleasant, WV (44 miles).
Local notes for Charleston, WV
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.