Shepherdstown, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25443
Jefferson County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,445
- 105/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $111,593
- Median income Above-median income area
- $414,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shepherdstown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 105
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25443 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25443 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, home to 7,445 residents across 71.2 square miles, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25443 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,593 (93% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,577. The poverty rate is 5.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $414,500 (200% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 85.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,099.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 25443 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 25443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shepherdstown, WV
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$53,577
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25443 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Shepherdstown, 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)
$111,593 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
2,918housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 25443 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
- 25425
Harpers Ferry (25425)
12,835 residents
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
12,029 residents
- 21795
Williamsport (21795)
9,233 residents
- 25443 7,445
Shepherdstown (25443)
7,445 residents
- 25438 6,266
Ranson (25438)
6,266 residents
- 21782 4,097
Sharpsburg (21782)
4,097 residents
- 21756 3,612
Keedysville (21756)
3,612 residents
- 25442 1,925
Shenandoah Junction (25442)
1,925 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25443 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25443
Shepherdstown (25443)
$111,593 median income
- 25442
Shenandoah Junction (25442)
$111,419 median income
- 21733
Fairplay (21733)
$109,896 median income
- 21756
Keedysville (21756)
$101,786 median income
- 21782
Sharpsburg (21782)
$94,130 median income
- 25425
Harpers Ferry (25425)
$94,048 median income
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
$92,536 median income
- 21795
Williamsport (21795)
$87,864 median income
- 25438
Ranson (25438)
$81,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25443 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25443, 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 (7,445 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 25443 in?
ZIP code 25443 (Shepherdstown) 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 25443?
ZIP code 25443 in Shepherdstown, WV has a population of 7,445 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25443?
The median household income in ZIP 25443 is $111,593, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25443?
The median home value in ZIP 25443 is $414,500, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25443 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25443?
ZIP code 25443 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 1,573 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25443 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Accommodation and food services (28), Retail trade (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25443?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25443 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 168%. 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 25443?
In ZIP code 25443, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.1% 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 25443?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25443 is 31.0 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 25443?
In ZIP code 25443, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25443 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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