25422 ZIP Code — Great Cacapon, WV

Morgan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25422 is located in Great Cacapon, West Virginia, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 66.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,623 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 25422

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,938. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,623

population

66.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Great Cacapon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25434 Paw Paw (7 mi) 21766 Little Orleans (7.2 mi) 25411 Berkeley Springs (8 mi) 21555 Oldtown (11.2 mi) 21750 Hancock (11.8 mi) 22625 Cross Junction (12.3 mi) 21530 Flintstone (12.3 mi) 26817 Bloomery (12.5 mi) 25444 Slanesville (13 mi) 25437 Points (13.1 mi) 26722 Green Spring (15 mi) 25427 Hedgesville (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,623
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	66.15 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	39.5533
Longitude	-78.3580
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.1%	43.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	38.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,623

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$35,938

Median household income

$20,982

Per capita income

$136,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

27.9%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

1,619

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

165

35–44

106

118

45–54

55–59

131

60–64

139

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	263	16.2%
18 and over	1,360	83.8%
65 and over	380	23.4%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,598	97.6%
Two or more races	25	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.1%	43.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	38.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 23.0%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	23.0%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
Median income	$35,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	59.4%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	22.4%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	39.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	50.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	30	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	130	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	205	30.8%
Households with children under 18	110	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	310	46.6%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.3%	14.8%
Married	37.5%	50.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	4.9%
Divorced	16.0%	29.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 21.1%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.2%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	109	48.0%
High school	113	49.8%
College / grad school	5	2.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.6%

Construction 19.2%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Professional & management 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Education & healthcare 6.4%

Information 6.3%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Public administration 2.4%

Other services 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.9%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 27.9%

Under 18 years 57.0%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 60.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	42.8%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	42.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	14.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,623	100.0%
Spanish	14	0.9%
Other Indo-European	14	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,609	99.1%
Born in same state	1,599	98.5%
Born in different state	588	36.2%
Foreign born	10	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.9%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	269	16.6%
French	201	12.4%
Arab	182	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.9%
Dutch	12	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25422

What city is ZIP code 25422 in?

ZIP code 25422 is primarily assigned to Great Cacapon, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25422 in?

ZIP code 25422 falls within Morgan County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25422 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 25422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25422?

28% of residents in ZIP code 25422 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25422?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 25422 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 25422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 25422 in?

ZIP code 25422 observes the EST timezone.