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 High-density area
- $94,048
- Median income Above-median income area
- $341,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25425 (Harpers Ferry, WV) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.7 in 2023 to 254.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,409. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,200 (147% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,159.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 25425 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 25425
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harpers Ferry, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25425.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 25425?
42.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
3.2%
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?
$94,048
Median Household Income
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$47,409
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
44.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25425 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Harpers Ferry, 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)
$94,048 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
6,383housing units
6,383
Total Housing Units
5,515
Occupied Units
868
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,200
Median Home Value
+147% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 25425 vs 25432 →
ZIP 25425 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25414
Charles Town (25414)
17,024 residents
- 20132
Purcellville (20132)
15,900 residents
- 25425
Harpers Ferry (25425)
12,835 residents
- 25443
Shepherdstown (25443)
7,445 residents
- 20180 6,549
Lovettsville (20180)
6,549 residents
- 25438 6,266
Ranson (25438)
6,266 residents
- 21758 4,921
Knoxville (21758)
4,921 residents
- 25442 1,925
Shenandoah Junction (25442)
1,925 residents
- 21779 983
Rohrersville (21779)
983 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25425 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25425 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20132
Purcellville (20132)
$181,875 median income
- 20180
Lovettsville (20180)
$151,483 median income
- 25443
Shepherdstown (25443)
$111,593 median income
- 21758
Knoxville (21758)
$111,528 median income
- 25442
Shenandoah Junction (25442)
$111,419 median income
- 25414
Charles Town (25414)
$105,500 median income
- 25425
Harpers Ferry (25425)
$94,048 median income
- 25438
Ranson (25438)
$81,875 median income
- 25432 $46,397
Millville (25432)
$46,397 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25425, 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 (12,835 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 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.
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