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Information on Charleston, Kanawha County

Charleston is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, with a population of 48,864 residents. Charleston Municipal Building is located at PO BOX 2749, CHARLESTON WV 25330 and can be reached at (304) 348-8174. Mayor: Amy Shuler Goodwin. ZIP codes: 25301, 25306, 25309, 25311, 25315, 25317, 25320, 25339, 25350, 25356… Official website: charlestonwv.gov/.

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Charleston City HALL, Kanawha County

Charleston City Hall's address	Charleston Charleston Municipal Building PO BOX 2749 CHARLESTON WV 25330 United States
Phone number of Charleston City Hall	+1 304-348-8174
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Charleston official website	charlestonwv.gov/
Mayor of Charleston	Amy Shuler Goodwin
Kanawha County, West Virginia: Vital Records	Charleston vital records
Birth Certificate	Order your West Virginia birth certificate online

Common questions about Charleston

What county is Charleston WV in?

Charleston, WV is located in Kanawha County, in the state of West Virginia.

Who is the mayor of Charleston, WV?

The current mayor of Charleston is Amy Shuler Goodwin.

How do I contact Charleston Municipal Building?

You can call Charleston Municipal Building at (304) 348-8174. The office is located at PO BOX 2749, CHARLESTON WV 25330.

What is the ZIP code of Charleston, WV?

The ZIP codes of Charleston are 25301, 25306, 25309, 25311, 25315, 25317, 25320, 25339, 25350, 25356…

Charleston administrative division

Country	United States
State	West Virginia (State's capital)
County	Kanawha - other counties in West Virginia

Charleston building department, WV

If you're planning a construction or renovation project in Charleston, WV, obtaining the proper permits is a crucial step. You can request these permits from the Building Commissioner's Office located at the city's municipal building. To ensure a smooth process, it's advisable to contact the office directly for detailed information about the specific fees and the estimated processing times associated with your permit request. Taking this proactive step will help you manage your project's timeline effectively and avoid any potential setbacks.

Office	Charleston Building Commission
City	Charleston
State	West Virginia
Address	915 Quarrier St, Suite 5, Charleston, WV 25301
Phone	304-348-6833
Website	https://www.charlestonwv.gov/government/city-departments/building-commission

Demography of Charleston

Name of Charleston inhabitants (demonym)	Not available
Date	Current value	Classed by Region/Country
Population	48 864 inhabitants (2020)	1 / 831
Population density in Charleston	1 500,0 pop/sq mi (579,2 pop/km²)

Charleston City (WV) statistics

Charleston WV Median household income	$36,371
Charleston WV Poverty rate	29.8%
Charleston WV Unemployment rate	6.1%
Charleston WV Educational attainment	85.5%

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List of Passport Facilities in Charleston, WV

Where to apply for a passport in Charleston, WV? There are 1 passport offices in Charleston, try one of these:

Name	Street	Phone number
CHARLESTON MAIN POST OFFICE	1002 LEE STREET EAST	3045611007

Top 3 most popular banks in Charleston

There are 25 bank branches in Charleston.
Branch Banking and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Charleston with 4 branch offices, followed by City National Bank of West Virginia with 4 branch offices and then United Bank with 4 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Charleston:

Bank's name	Number of branch offices	Service Type
Branch Banking and Trust Company	4	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
City National Bank of West Virginia	4	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
United Bank	4	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association	3	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Fifth Third Bank	2	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Summit Community Bank, Inc	2	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
The Huntington National Bank	2	Limited Service Facility Office
WesBanco Bank, Inc.	2	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
MVB Bank, Inc	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Premier Bank, Inc.	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Charleston administrative numbers

Charleston City code	5414600
Charleston town phone area code	304
Charleston City postcode	25301, 25306, 25309, 25311, 25315, 25317, 25320, 25339, 25350, 25356, 25358, 25360, 25362, 25364, 25

Toponymy and translation of Charleston

Arabic: تشارلستون، فيرجينيا الغربية	Japanese: チャールストン	Korean: 찰스턴
Russian: Чарлстон	Chinese: 查尔斯顿

Transportation modes in Charleston

Airport	Yeager Airport 2.7 miles Lawrence County Airpark 47 miles Raleigh County Memorial Airport 47.8 miles

Charleston territory

Charleston area	32,58 sq mi (84,37 km²)
Charleston altitude	597 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinates	Latitude: 38.3498 Longitude: -81.6326 Latitude: 38° 20' 59'' North Longitude: 81° 37' 57'' West
Time zone	UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Namesake of Charleston	Charleston, Arkansas, États-Unis Charleston, Illinois, États-Unis Charleston, Maine, États-Unis Charleston, Mississippi, États-Unis Charleston, Missouri, États-Unis Charleston, New York, États-Unis Charleston, South Carolina, États-Unis Charleston, Tennessee, États-Unis Charleston, Utah, États-Unis Charleston, Vermont, États-Unis
Natural parks	Charleston isn't part of a natural park

What is Charleston close to?

Nearby cities include: South Charleston, Dunbar, Marmet and Belle

Dunbar	Dunbar	Clendenin
South Charleston		Marmet
South Charleston	South Charleston	Marmet

South Charleston 4 miles	Dunbar 5.8 miles	Marmet 7.8 miles
Belle 9.4 miles	Chesapeake 10.1 miles	St. Albans 10.3 miles
Nitro 11.7 miles	Poca 12.9 miles	Cedar Grove 13.7 miles
East Bank 13.8 miles	Glasgow 14.9 miles	Bancroft 16 miles
Pratt 16.5 miles	Handley 17.7 miles	Clendenin 17.9 miles
Winfield 18.4 miles	Eleanor 20.6 miles	Montgomery 20.9 miles
Smithers 21.4 miles	Danville 21.6 miles	Madison 21.6 miles

Other Cities in Kanawha County

South Charleston (13,639 pop.)
St. Albans (10,861 pop.)
Dunbar (7,479 pop.)
Nitro (6,618 pop.)
Marmet (1,501 pop.)
Chesapeake (1,336 pop.)
Belle (1,171 pop.)
Clendenin (850 pop.)
East Bank (820 pop.)
Cedar Grove (714 pop.)
Glasgow (708 pop.)
Pratt (482 pop.)
Handley (224 pop.)

Distance to Major Cities in West Virginia

Huntington : 44 miles	Morgantown : 127 miles	Parkersburg : 64 miles
Wheeling : 129 miles	Weirton : 154 miles	Martinsburg : 210 miles
Fairmont : 112 miles	Beckley : 47 miles	Clarksburg : 95 miles
South Charleston : 4 miles closest	St. Albans : 10 miles	Vienna : 67 miles
Bluefield : 79 miles	Bridgeport : 99 miles	Oak Hill : 37 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Guides & Resources for West Virginia Residents

Elementary schools in Charleston

Chamberlain Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 219

Cross Lanes Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 339

Edgewood Elementary

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 441

Elk Elementary Center

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 514

Flinn Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 512

Grandview Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 218

Holz Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 245

Kanawha City Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 309

Kenna Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 185

Malden Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 244

Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 401

Mary Ingles Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 157

Overbrook Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 389

Piedmont Year-Round Education

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 372

Pt. Pleasant Intermediate

District of Mason County Schools
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 6
Students : 395

Pt. Pleasant Primary

District of Mason County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 361

Ruffner Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 294

Shoals Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 220

Weberwood Elementary School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 265

Middle schools in Charleston

Andrew Jackson Middle School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 584

Horace Mann Middle School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 531

John Adams Middle School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 774

Sissonville Middle School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 639

Stonewall Jackson Middle School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 466

High schools in Charleston

Capital High School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1250

George Washington High School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1074

Sissonville High School

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 569

Alternative schools in Charleston

Carver Career Center

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 5

Chandler Academy

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 202

Garnet Career Center

District of Kanawha County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12

Private schools in Charleston

Bible Center School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 312

Blvd Adventist Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 4

Charleston Catholic High School

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 410

Charleston Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 49

Mountaineer Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 129

Sacred Heart Grade School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 370

St Agnes School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 86