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Harpers Ferry, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25425

Jefferson County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,835
124/sq mi
$94,048
Median income
$341,200
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harpers Ferry pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
124
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25425 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25425 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia, home to 12,835 residents across 103.8 square miles, a density of 124 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25425 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,048 (63% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $47,409. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $341,200 (147% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,159 monthly, and 82.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 45 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25425, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 25425

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harpers Ferry, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25425.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25425, Harpers Ferry, 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

12,835

Population

103.8

Area (sq mi)

124

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25425?

42.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$94,048

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$47,409

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

44.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25425 ranks nationally

Harpers Ferry, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,048 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,383

Total Housing Units

5,515

Occupied Units

868

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$341,200

Median Home Value

+147% vs state

$1,159

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25425 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 166
2021 +14.6% 190
2022 +11.8% 213
2023 +17.4% 250
2024 +2.1% 255

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 119 business establishments in ZIP 25425, employing approximately 732 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,623,000.

119

Businesses

732

Employees

$24.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 21 17.6%
Construction 19 16.0%
Retail trade 17 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 25425 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25425 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25425 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25425 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25432 Millville, WV 121 0.8 mi
25438 Ranson, WV 6,266 4.5 mi
25442 Shenandoah Junction, WV 1,925 5.7 mi
25414 Charles Town, WV 17,024 5.3 mi
25443 Shepherdstown, WV 7,445 9.9 mi
20180 Lovettsville, VA 6,549 8.1 mi
21758 Knoxville, MD 4,921 7.5 mi
20132 Purcellville, VA 15,900 9.4 mi
21779 Rohrersville, MD 983 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

25414 standard
Charles Town, WV
Pop: 17,024
25430 standard
Kearneysville, WV
Pop: 8,112
25443 standard
Shepherdstown, WV
Pop: 7,445
25438 standard
Ranson, WV
Pop: 6,266
25442 standard
Shenandoah Junction, WV
Pop: 1,925
25446 standard
Summit Point, WV
Pop: 1,463

Related Areas

Jefferson County Harpers Ferry, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25425 in? ▼
ZIP code 25425 (Harpers Ferry) is located in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25425? ▼
ZIP code 25425 in Harpers Ferry, WV has a population of 12,835 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25425? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25425 is $94,048, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25425? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25425 is $341,200, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25425? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25425 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25425? ▼
ZIP code 25425 has 119 business establishments employing approximately 732 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25425? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25425 are: Accommodation and food services (21), Construction (19), Retail trade (17). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25425? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25425 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25425? ▼
In ZIP code 25425, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 25425? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25425 is 44.6 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 25425? ▼
In ZIP code 25425, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25425? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25425 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.