Falling Waters, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25419
Berkeley County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,251
- 203/sq mi High-density area
- $89,284
- Median income Above-median income area
- $281,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Falling Waters pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 203
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25419 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25419 (Falling Waters, WV) fell -3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 25419 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Falling Waters, Berkeley County, West Virginia, home to 9,251 residents across 45.5 square miles, a density of 203 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25419 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,284 (55% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,132. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $281,600 (104% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 81.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,267.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 25419 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 25419
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Falling Waters, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25419.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25419, Falling Waters, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,251
Population
45.5
Area (sq mi)
203
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25419?
40.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
4.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$89,284
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$45,132
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25419 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Falling Waters, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,284 Top 8% higher than 92% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,592housing units
5,592
Total Housing Units
5,215
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,600
Median Home Value
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$1,267
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 118 business establishments in ZIP 25419, employing approximately 867 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,866,000.
118
Businesses
867
Employees
$27.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Information | 4 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 25419 vs 21795 →
ZIP 25419 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21740
Hagerstown (21740)
61,859 residents
- 25404 19,551
Martinsburg (25404)
19,551 residents
- 25401 14,622
Martinsburg (25401)
14,622 residents
- 25403 12,591
Martinsburg (25403)
12,591 residents
- 25419 9,251
Falling Waters (25419)
9,251 residents
- 21795 9,233
Williamsport (21795)
9,233 residents
- 25443 7,445
Shepherdstown (25443)
7,445 residents
- 21722 5,545
Clear Spring (21722)
5,545 residents
- 21733 1,163
Fairplay (21733)
1,163 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25419 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25419 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25443
Shepherdstown (25443)
$111,593 median income
- 21733
Fairplay (21733)
$109,896 median income
- 21711
Big Pool (21711)
$91,250 median income
- 25419
Falling Waters (25419)
$89,284 median income
- 21722
Clear Spring (21722)
$88,232 median income
- 21795
Williamsport (21795)
$87,864 median income
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
$87,512 median income
- 25404
Martinsburg (25404)
$70,633 median income
- 21740
Hagerstown (21740)
$62,873 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25419 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21795 | Williamsport, MD | 9,233 | 3.1 mi |
| 25404 | Martinsburg, WV | 19,551 | 6.8 mi |
| 21722 | Clear Spring, MD | 5,545 | 6.0 mi |
| 21781 | Saint James, MD | 136 | 6.7 mi |
| 21733 | Fairplay, MD | 1,163 | 7.1 mi |
| 21740 | Hagerstown, MD | 61,859 | 8.4 mi |
| 25401 | Martinsburg, WV | 14,622 | 9.9 mi |
| 21711 | Big Pool, MD | 1,029 | 9.1 mi |
| 25443 | Shepherdstown, WV | 7,445 | 10.7 mi |
| 25403 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,591 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25419, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,251 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25419 in?
ZIP code 25419 (Falling Waters) is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Berkeley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berkeley-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25419?
ZIP code 25419 in Falling Waters, WV has a population of 9,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25419?
The median household income in ZIP 25419 is $89,284, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25419?
The median home value in ZIP 25419 is $281,600, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25419?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25419 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25419?
ZIP code 25419 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 867 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25419?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25419 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (17), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25419?
In ZIP code 25419, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25419?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25419 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25419?
In ZIP code 25419, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25419?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25419 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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