ZIP Code 25427, West Virginia
ZIP Code 25427 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 25427 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Berkeley County / Morgan County, West Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 16,595. The land area covers 130.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,595 | ±1,321 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,568 | ±417 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,332 | ±438 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,568 | ±417 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 764 | ±190 |
| Median Home Value | $291,100 | ±$17,786 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,184 | ±$321 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,184 | ±$6,508 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,667 | ±$2,725 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,201 | ±332 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,068 | ±814 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 136,287 (2024)
ID: 212138
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
400 W STEPHEN ST, STE 201, MARTINSBURG WV 25401-3838
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Hedgesville, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Martinsburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Martinsburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Berkeley Springs, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Bunker Hill, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Martinsburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clear Spring, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clear Spring, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Clear Spring, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Shenandoah Junction, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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James Rumsey Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 6.5 mi away | 3274 Hedgesville Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25403-0259 |
3047547925
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HEDGESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 207 NORTH MARY STREET, HEDGESVILLE, WV, 25427 |
(304) 754-3949
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Martinsburg College
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College | 7.8 mi away | 341 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV, 25404-6204 |
3049450656
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MARTINSBURG-BERKELEY CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 101 WEST KING STREET, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25401 |
(304) 267-8933
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Valley College-Martinsburg
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College | 7.8 mi away | 287 Aikens Ctr Edwin Miller Blvd, Martinsburg, WV, 25404-6203 |
3042630979
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NORTH BERKELEY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 1255 T. J. JACKSON DRIVE, FALLING WATERS, WV, 25419 |
(304) 274-3443
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
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College | 7.8 mi away | 13650 Apple Harvest Drive, Martinsburg, WV, 25403 |
3042604380
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MORGAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 105 CONGRESS ST., BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV, 25411 |
(304) 258-3350
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International Beauty School 4
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College | 8.4 mi away | 201 West King Street, Martinsburg, WV, 25401 |
3042634929
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MUSSELMAN-SOUTH BERKELEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 126 EXCELLENCE WAY, INWOOD, WV, 25428 |
(304) 229-2220
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MARTINSBURG 2, WV US, located 8.0 miles from ZCTA5 25427. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.6° | 22.9° | 32.3° | 2.82" | — |
| February | 45.2° | 23.5° | 34.3° | 2.60" | — |
| March | 53.5° | 30.1° | 41.8° | 3.73" | — |
| April | 65.5° | 39.8° | 52.7° | 3.60" | — |
| May | 74.9° | 51.0° | 62.9° | 4.20" | — |
| June | 83.1° | 59.5° | 71.3° | 3.51" | — |
| July | 87.2° | 64.1° | 75.6° | 4.12" | — |
| August | 85.7° | 61.9° | 73.8° | 3.04" | — |
| September | 79.2° | 54.4° | 66.8° | 4.17" | — |
| October | 67.4° | 43.0° | 55.2° | 3.35" | — |
| November | 55.6° | 33.1° | 44.3° | 3.01" | — |
| December | 45.1° | 26.7° | 35.9° | 3.28" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgesville town | Town | 6.1 mi | — |
| Martinsburg city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Big Pool CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Ernstville CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Indian Springs CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Bath (Berkeley Springs) town | Town | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 25427. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.