Kearneysville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25430
Jefferson County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,112
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,806
- Median income Above-median income area
- $299,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kearneysville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25430 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 25430 (Kearneysville, WV) rose +18.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 25430 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kearneysville, Jefferson County, West Virginia, home to 8,112 residents across 123.8 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25430 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,806 (50% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,456. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $299,900 (117% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 81.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,287.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 25430 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 25430
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kearneysville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25430.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 25430, Kearneysville, 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
8,112
Population
123.8
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25430?
42.2
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
2.4%
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?
$86,806
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$40,456
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
38.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25430 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Kearneysville, 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)
$86,806 Top 9% higher than 91% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,365housing units
3,365
Total Housing Units
3,167
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$299,900
Median Home Value
+117% vs state ZIP avg
$1,287
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 181 business establishments in ZIP 25430, employing approximately 2,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,255,000.
181
Businesses
2,041
Employees
$111.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 36 | 19.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.7% |
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 25430 vs 25438 →
ZIP 25430 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25404
Martinsburg (25404)
19,551 residents
- 25414
Charles Town (25414)
17,024 residents
- 25401
Martinsburg (25401)
14,622 residents
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
12,591 residents
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
12,029 residents
- 25428
Inwood (25428)
10,776 residents
- 25430
Kearneysville (25430)
8,112 residents
- 25413 7,508
Bunker Hill (25413)
7,508 residents
- 25438 6,266
Ranson (25438)
6,266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25430 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25430 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25446
Summit Point (25446)
$119,853 median income
- 25442
Shenandoah Junction (25442)
$111,419 median income
- 25414
Charles Town (25414)
$105,500 median income
- 25413
Bunker Hill (25413)
$100,556 median income
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
$92,536 median income
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
$87,512 median income
- 25430
Kearneysville (25430)
$86,806 median income
- 25428
Inwood (25428)
$82,885 median income
- 25438
Ranson (25438)
$81,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25430 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25438 | Ranson, WV | 6,266 | 4.2 mi |
| 25405 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,029 | 5.1 mi |
| 25446 | Summit Point, WV | 1,463 | 6.7 mi |
| 25428 | Inwood, WV | 10,776 | 5.3 mi |
| 25413 | Bunker Hill, WV | 7,508 | 6.3 mi |
| 25442 | Shenandoah Junction, WV | 1,925 | 6.1 mi |
| 25401 | Martinsburg, WV | 14,622 | 8.4 mi |
| 25414 | Charles Town, WV | 17,024 | 7.1 mi |
| 25404 | Martinsburg, WV | 19,551 | 10.4 mi |
| 25403 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,591 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25430, 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 (8,112 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 25430 in?
ZIP code 25430 (Kearneysville) 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 25430?
ZIP code 25430 in Kearneysville, WV has a population of 8,112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25430?
The median household income in ZIP 25430 is $86,806, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25430?
The median home value in ZIP 25430 is $299,900, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25430?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25430 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25430?
ZIP code 25430 has 181 business establishments employing approximately 2,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25430?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25430 are: Construction (36), Other services (except public administration) (20), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25430?
In ZIP code 25430, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 25430?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25430 is 38.4 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 25430?
In ZIP code 25430, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25430?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25430 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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