25414 ZIP Code — Charles Town, WV

Jefferson County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25414 is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 56.57 square miles and serves a population of 20,132 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25414

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $330,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,187. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25414 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,132

population

56.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25414 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25414

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Charles Town	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25425 Harpers Ferry (4 mi) 25438 Ranson (4.2 mi) 20101 Dulles (5.5 mi) 25446 Summit Point (6 mi) 25430 Kearneysville (7.5 mi) 25442 Shenandoah Junction (8 mi) 22611 Berryville (8.3 mi) 20132 Purcellville (9.1 mi) 25413 Bunker Hill (10.7 mi) 20141 Round Hill (11.2 mi) 20135 Bluemont (11.6 mi) 25405 Martinsburg (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	20,132
Population density	356 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	56.57 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	39.2579
Longitude	-77.8626
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.7%	29.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	29.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	31.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	9.7%	9.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

20,132

Population

356

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$99,187

Median household income

$44,500

Per capita income

$330,100

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

6,476

Housing units

34.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

429

Under 5

433

645

5–9

651

585

10–14

589

574

15–19

579

417

20–24

420

1,144

25–34

1,154

1,485

35–44

1,497

1,555

45–54

1,567

829

55–59

836

705

60–64

711

1,012

65–74

1,021

453

75–84

457

191

85+

193

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,089	20.3%
18 and over	16,043	79.7%
65 and over	3,327	16.5%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.4%

Black or African American 7.3%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	16,384	77.4%
Black or African American	1,556	7.3%
Two or more races	1,529	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,040	4.9%
Asian	330	1.6%
Other race	326	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.7%	29.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	29.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	31.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	9.7%	9.1%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	16.1%
Median income	$99,187

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 47.0%

$500k–$1M 10.6%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$330,100
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	26.9%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	38.3%
4 bedrooms	32.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	76.6%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	6.1%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,281	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	414	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,359	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,603	20.9%
Households with children under 18	2,492	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,468	32.2%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	21.7%
Married	53.6%	53.1%
Separated	0.7%	2.5%
Widowed	3.0%	8.1%
Divorced	10.8%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 23.4%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	34.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	262	5.8%
Kindergarten	181	4.0%
Elementary school	1,911	42.0%
High school	974	21.4%
College / grad school	1,220	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Retail trade 14.3%

Professional & management 12.9%

Public administration 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Construction 9.1%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.5%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,842	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,270	95.7%
Spanish	360	1.9%
Other Indo-European	306	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	54	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,060	94.7%
Born in same state	18,737	93.1%
Born in different state	4,851	24.1%
Foreign born	323	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,072	5.3%
Not a US citizen	683	63.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,911	14.5%
French	2,512	12.5%
Arab	1,165	5.8%
Polish	211	1%
German	112	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	77	0.4%
English	40	0.2%
Norwegian	9	0%
Irish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	93.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25414

What city is ZIP code 25414 in?

ZIP code 25414 is primarily assigned to Charles Town, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25414 in?

ZIP code 25414 falls within Jefferson County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25414 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 25414 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 25414 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 25414 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25414?

The median home value in ZIP code 25414 is $330,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 25414?

ZIP code 25414 has an estimated population of 20,132 residents, with a density of 356 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25414 in?

ZIP code 25414 observes the EST timezone.