ZIP Code 25420

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Gerrardstown · Berkeley County · West Virginia

Population
4,024

56/sq mi

Median income
$98,785

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$289,400

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
40.5%

Median age 47.7

Land area
72.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 25420 in Gerrardstown, West Virginia has a population of 4,024. The median household income is $98,785, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $289,400, 4% above the US average. 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25420 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.5 square miles in Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, West Virginia. The area is home to 4,024 residents, producing a population density of 56 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25420 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25420 sits at $98,785 (71% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $43,817. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $289,400 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $627 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25420 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkeley County, so you can benchmark 25420 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 25420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25420.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25420, Gerrardstown, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,024

Population

72.5

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25420?

47.7

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$98,785

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$43,817

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,173

Total Housing Units

2,084

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$289,400

Median Home Value

+110% vs state

$627

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 25420, employing approximately 84 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,431,000.

27

Businesses

84

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 22.2%
Construction 5 18.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 14.8%

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 25420 vs 25428 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
25428 Inwood, WV 10,776 4.7 mi
25413 Bunker Hill, WV 7,508 5.6 mi
22624 Clear Brook, VA 2,565 8.1 mi
25427 Hedgesville, WV 14,322 9.7 mi
22603 Winchester, VA 13,910 8.5 mi
25403 Martinsburg, WV 12,591 9.1 mi
25401 Martinsburg, WV 14,622 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25420 in?
ZIP code 25420 (Gerrardstown) 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 25420?
ZIP code 25420 in Gerrardstown, WV has a population of 4,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25420?
The median household income in ZIP 25420 is $98,785, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25420?
The median home value in ZIP 25420 is $289,400, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25420 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25420?
ZIP code 25420 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 84 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25420 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25420?
In ZIP code 25420, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25420?
In ZIP code 25420, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25420 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gerrardstown, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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