ZIP Code 25443
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Shepherdstown · Jefferson County · West Virginia
- Population
- 7,445
- Median income
- $111,593
- Median home value
- $414,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.1%
- Land area
- 71.2 sq mi
105/sq mi
▲ 46% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
▲ 49% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
New York
ZIP code 25443 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia has a population of 7,445. The median household income is $111,593, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $414,500, 49% above the US average. 58.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 25443 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.2 square miles in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia. The area is home to 7,445 residents, producing a population density of 105 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 25443 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25443 sits at $111,593 (93% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $53,577. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $414,500 (200% above the state average) with median rent at $1,099 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25443 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 25443 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 25443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25443.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 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 25443, Shepherdstown, 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
7,445
Population
71.2
Area (sq mi)
105
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25443?
40.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.0%
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?
$111,593
Median Household Income
+93% vs state
$53,577
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 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?
2,918
Total Housing Units
2,674
Occupied Units
244
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,500
Median Home Value
+200% vs state
$1,099
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
268
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+168%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25443 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +168% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 190 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 216 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 244 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 269 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 268 |
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 185 business establishments in ZIP 25443, employing approximately 1,573 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,773,000.
185
Businesses
1,573
Employees
$57.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.8% |
| Information | 6 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.2% |
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 25443 vs 21782 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21782 | Sharpsburg, MD | 4,097 | 3.1 mi |
| 25442 | Shenandoah Junction, WV | 1,925 | 4.7 mi |
| 25404 | Martinsburg, WV | 19,551 | 5.4 mi |
| 21756 | Keedysville, MD | 3,612 | 6.2 mi |
| 21795 | Williamsport, MD | 9,233 | 10.0 mi |
| 25432 | Millville, WV | 121 | 9.2 mi |
| 25438 | Ranson, WV | 6,266 | 8.6 mi |
| 21733 | Fairplay, MD | 1,163 | 8.3 mi |
| 25425 | Harpers Ferry, WV | 12,835 | 9.9 mi |
| 25405 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,029 | 8.1 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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