ZIP Code 25425
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Harpers Ferry · Jefferson County · West Virginia
- Population
- 12,835
- Median income
- $94,048
- Median home value
- $341,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.8%
- Land area
- 103.8 sq mi
124/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
New York
ZIP code 25425 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia has a population of 12,835. The median household income is $94,048, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $341,200, 23% above the US average. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25425 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.8 square miles in Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia. The area is home to 12,835 residents, producing a population density of 124 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 25425 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25425 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $341,200 (147% above the state average) with median rent at $1,159 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25425 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 45 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 25425 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 25425
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,409
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
44.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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