25419 ZIP Code — Falling Waters, WV

Berkeley County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25419 is located in Falling Waters, West Virginia, within Berkeley County. It covers approximately 17.49 square miles and serves a population of 12,235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25419

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,156) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25419 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,235

population

17.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Falling Waters	Acceptable
Falling Waters	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21795 Williamsport (3.4 mi) 21722 Clear Spring (5.5 mi) 25404 Martinsburg (6.3 mi) 21733 Fairplay (7.1 mi) 25401 Martinsburg (8.6 mi) 25403 Martinsburg (8.9 mi) 21711 Big Pool (9.6 mi) 25443 Shepherdstown (9.8 mi) 21740 Hagerstown (9.9 mi) 21749 Hagerstown (10.1 mi) 21746 Hagerstown (10.3 mi) 25427 Hedgesville (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,235
Population density	700 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	17.49 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.5749
Longitude	-77.8873
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	36.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	22.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

12,235

Population

700

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$82,156

Median household income

$43,759

Per capita income

$237,500

Median home value

$1,092

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

4,425

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

319

Under 5

311

325

5–9

318

351

10–14

342

453

15–19

441

420

20–24

409

737

25–34

719

640

35–44

625

1,106

45–54

1,079

462

55–59

450

318

60–64

311

636

65–74

620

355

75–84

347

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,592	21.2%
18 and over	9,643	78.8%
65 and over	2,099	17.2%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Black or African American 9.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	10,443	84.2%
Black or African American	1,142	9.2%
Two or more races	363	2.9%
Asian	227	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	171	1.4%
Other race	60	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	36.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	22.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	8.2%	4.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$82,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 39.1%

$300k–$500k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,500
Median rent / month	$1,092
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	17.1%
2000–2009	23.2%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	35.6%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	81.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	7.0%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,686	56.0%
Cohabiting couple	745	15.5%
Male householder, no spouse	701	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	668	13.9%
Households with children under 18	1,607	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,335	27.8%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	20.4%
Married	55.0%	57.0%
Separated	2.5%	1.5%
Widowed	3.5%	10.6%
Divorced	8.0%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	3.1%
Kindergarten	61	2.5%
Elementary school	1,195	48.7%
High school	626	25.5%
College / grad school	494	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Retail trade 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Public administration 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Construction 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Information 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 22.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	783	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,605	94.9%
Spanish	207	1.8%
Other Indo-European	90	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	71	0.6%
Other languages	46	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,758	96.1%
Born in same state	11,636	95.1%
Born in different state	3,031	24.8%
Foreign born	122	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	477	3.9%
Not a US citizen	359	75.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,885	15.4%
French	1,085	8.9%
Arab	775	6.3%
Polish	69	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	56	0.5%
English	41	0.3%
Norwegian	18	0.1%
Irish	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25419

What city is ZIP code 25419 in?

ZIP code 25419 is primarily assigned to Falling Waters, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25419 in?

ZIP code 25419 falls within Berkeley County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25419 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 25419 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 25419?

ZIP code 25419 has an estimated population of 12,235 residents, with a density of 700 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25419?

The median household income in ZIP code 25419 is $82,156, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25419?

The median home value in ZIP code 25419 is $237,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 25419 in?

ZIP code 25419 observes the EST timezone.