PlainZIP

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
$111,593
Median income
$414,500
Median home value
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $53,577. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $414,500 (200% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,099 monthly, and 85.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25443, plus 6 more within Jefferson 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 25443

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shepherdstown, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25443.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 25443?

40.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

How ZIP 25443 ranks nationally

Shepherdstown, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,593 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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.1%

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

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$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 25443 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 25443 ranks #5 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 25443 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 25443 ranks the highest 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
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

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
25438 standard
Ranson, WV
Pop: 6,266
25442 standard
Shenandoah Junction, WV
Pop: 1,925
25446 standard
Summit Point, WV
Pop: 1,463

Related Areas

Jefferson County Shepherdstown, WV West Virginia

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.

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