PlainZIP

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
$87,184
Median income
$291,100
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,667. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Housing costs here run $291,100 for a typical home value (111% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,184 a month; 88.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25427, plus 6 more within Berkeley 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 25427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hedgesville, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25427.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 25427?

42.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$40,667

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25427 ranks nationally

Hedgesville, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,184 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

7,332

Total Housing Units

6,568

Occupied Units

764

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$291,100

Median Home Value

+111% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25427 ranks #2 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 25427 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 25427 ranks #5 of 8 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
25403 Martinsburg, WV 12,591 5.3 mi
25411 Berkeley Springs, WV 12,633 7.2 mi
25420 Gerrardstown, WV 4,024 9.7 mi
25401 Martinsburg, WV 14,622 7.7 mi
25428 Inwood, WV 10,776 10.8 mi
21711 Big Pool, MD 1,029 10.8 mi
25405 Martinsburg, WV 12,029 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berkeley County

25404 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 19,551
25401 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 14,622
25403 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 12,591
25405 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 12,029
25428 standard
Inwood, WV
Pop: 10,776
25419 standard
Falling Waters, WV
Pop: 9,251

Related Areas

Berkeley County Hedgesville, WV West Virginia

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.

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