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Shenandoah Junction, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25442

Jefferson County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,925
52/sq mi
$111,419
Median income
$393,600
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shenandoah Junction pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25442 covers 36.8 square miles in Shenandoah Junction, Jefferson County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,925 residents on file, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25442 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,419 (93% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $49,000. Local economic indicators show a 5.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $393,600 (185% above the state average) with median rent at $1,116 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. To put 25442 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 25442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shenandoah Junction, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25442.

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 25442, Shenandoah Junction, 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

1,925

Population

36.8

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25442?

42.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.9%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
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?

$111,419

Median Household Income

+93% vs state

$49,000

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 25442 ranks nationally

Shenandoah Junction, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,419 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,008

Total Housing Units

963

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$393,600

Median Home Value

+185% vs state

$1,116

Median Rent

1991

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

+18.6%

YoY Change (2022)

186

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+86%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25442 have increased 18.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 – 153
2019 -5.1% 145
2020 +0.7% 146
2021 +7.2% 157
2022 +18.6% 186

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 25442, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,082,000.

24

Businesses

85

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 25.0%
Wholesale trade 3 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 25442 vs 25438 →

ZIP 25442 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 25442 ranks #0 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 25442 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 25442 ranks #2 of 9 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
25438 Ranson, WV 6,266 3.9 mi
25443 Shepherdstown, WV 7,445 4.7 mi
25432 Millville, WV 121 5.1 mi
25425 Harpers Ferry, WV 12,835 5.7 mi
25430 Kearneysville, WV 8,112 6.1 mi
25414 Charles Town, WV 17,024 8.5 mi
21782 Sharpsburg, MD 4,097 7.1 mi
25405 Martinsburg, WV 12,029 7.4 mi
25404 Martinsburg, WV 19,551 8.6 mi
21756 Keedysville, MD 3,612 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

25414 standard
Charles Town, WV
Pop: 17,024
25425 standard
Harpers Ferry, WV
Pop: 12,835
25430 standard
Kearneysville, WV
Pop: 8,112
25443 standard
Shepherdstown, WV
Pop: 7,445
25438 standard
Ranson, WV
Pop: 6,266
25446 standard
Summit Point, WV
Pop: 1,463

Related Areas

Jefferson County Shenandoah Junction, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25442 in? ▼
ZIP code 25442 (Shenandoah Junction) 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 25442? ▼
ZIP code 25442 in Shenandoah Junction, WV has a population of 1,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25442 is $111,419, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25442? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25442 is $393,600, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25442 is White at 85.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25442? ▼
ZIP code 25442 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25442? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25442 are: Construction (6), Wholesale trade (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25442? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25442 increased by 18.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 25442? ▼
In ZIP code 25442, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25442? ▼
In ZIP code 25442, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25442 is 5.6% 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.