Hedgesville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25427
Berkeley County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,322
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,184
- Median income Above-median income area
- $291,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hedgesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25427 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 25427 (Hedgesville, WV) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.2 in 2023 to 241.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 25427 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hedgesville, Berkeley County, West Virginia, home to 14,322 residents across 351.9 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25427 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,184 (51% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,667. The poverty rate is 7.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $291,100 (111% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 88.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,184.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 25427 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 25427
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hedgesville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25427.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 12
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Retail trade 11
Retail trade
11 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 25427, Hedgesville, 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
14,322
Population
351.9
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25427?
42.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$87,184
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$40,667
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25427 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Hedgesville, 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)
$87,184 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
7,332housing units
7,332
Total Housing Units
6,568
Occupied Units
764
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,100
Median Home Value
+111% vs state ZIP avg
$1,184
Median Rent
1993
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
+17.6%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25427 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 162 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 183 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 213 |
| 2023 | -3.5% | 205 |
| 2024 | +17.6% | 241 |
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 141 business establishments in ZIP 25427, employing approximately 731 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,362,000.
141
Businesses
731
Employees
$27.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 33.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 14.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 8.5% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.5% |
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 25427 vs 25403 →
ZIP 25427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25401
Martinsburg (25401)
14,622 residents
- 25427
Hedgesville (25427)
14,322 residents
- 25411
Berkeley Springs (25411)
12,633 residents
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
12,591 residents
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
12,029 residents
- 25428
Inwood (25428)
10,776 residents
- 25420 4,024
Gerrardstown (25420)
4,024 residents
- 21711 1,029
Big Pool (21711)
1,029 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25427 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25420
Gerrardstown (25420)
$98,785 median income
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
$92,536 median income
- 21711
Big Pool (21711)
$91,250 median income
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
$87,512 median income
- 25427
Hedgesville (25427)
$87,184 median income
- 25428
Inwood (25428)
$82,885 median income
- 25411
Berkeley Springs (25411)
$71,349 median income
- 25401
Martinsburg (25401)
$51,909 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25427 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25427, 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 (14,322 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 25427 in?
ZIP code 25427 (Hedgesville) 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 25427?
ZIP code 25427 in Hedgesville, WV has a population of 14,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25427?
The median household income in ZIP 25427 is $87,184, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25427?
The median home value in ZIP 25427 is $291,100, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25427?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25427 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25427?
ZIP code 25427 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 731 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25427?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25427 are: Construction (47), Other services (except public administration) (21), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25427?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25427 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 25427?
In ZIP code 25427, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 25427?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25427 is 36.2 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 25427?
In ZIP code 25427, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25427?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25427 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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