ZIP Code 25420
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Gerrardstown · Berkeley County · West Virginia
- Population
- 4,024
- Median income
- $98,785
- Median home value
- $289,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.5%
- Land area
- 72.5 sq mi
56/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.7
New York
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25420?
47.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.7%
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?
$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?
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
$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.
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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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