25427 ZIP Code — Hedgesville, WV

Berkeley County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25427 is located in Hedgesville, West Virginia, within Berkeley County. It covers approximately 130.87 square miles and serves a population of 15,946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 25427

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,694. 37% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25427 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,946

population

130.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hedgesville	Acceptable
Hedgesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25403 Martinsburg (3.8 mi) 25401 Martinsburg (6.3 mi) 25411 Berkeley Springs (7.9 mi) 25428 Inwood (9 mi) 25405 Martinsburg (9.1 mi) 25404 Martinsburg (9.3 mi) 25420 Gerrardstown (9.8 mi) 25419 Falling Waters (10.4 mi) 21711 Big Pool (10.4 mi) 21750 Hancock (13 mi) 21722 Clear Spring (13.1 mi) 25430 Kearneysville (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,946
Population density	122 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	130.87 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	39.5127
Longitude	-78.0658
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	32.1%	36.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	22.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,946

Population

122

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$79,694

Median household income

$37,373

Per capita income

$235,900

Median home value

$1,130

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

6,702

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

487

Under 5

517

312

5–9

331

637

10–14

677

362

15–19

384

260

20–24

276

1,047

25–34

1,113

905

35–44

962

1,067

45–54

1,134

560

55–59

596

615

60–64

653

1,064

65–74

1,130

285

75–84

303

130

85+

139

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,544	22.2%
18 and over	12,402	77.8%
65 and over	3,051	19.1%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,137	94%
Two or more races	465	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	161	1%
Black or African American	147	0.9%
Other race	99	0.6%
Asian	89	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	36.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	22.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$79,694

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 34.6%

$300k–$500k 24.6%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,900
Median rent / month	$1,130
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	70.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	13.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,725	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	344	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,011	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,291	20.3%
Households with children under 18	2,113	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,174	34.1%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	18.1%
Married	61.4%	55.4%
Separated	0.5%	1.0%
Widowed	1.8%	10.3%
Divorced	14.7%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	1.1%
Kindergarten	54	1.9%
Elementary school	1,672	57.5%
High school	736	25.3%
College / grad school	414	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 10.1%

Public administration 9.3%

Construction 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Other services 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.6%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,543	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,942	93.7%
Spanish	17	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	15	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,813	99.2%
Born in same state	15,692	98.4%
Born in different state	6,192	38.8%
Foreign born	121	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	133	0.8%
Not a US citizen	97	72.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,260	14.2%
French	2,182	13.7%
Arab	1,004	6.3%
English	118	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	111	0.7%
Irish	50	0.3%
Polish	23	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25427

What city is ZIP code 25427 in?

ZIP code 25427 is primarily assigned to Hedgesville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25427 in?

ZIP code 25427 falls within Berkeley County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25427 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 25427 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25427 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 25427 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 25427 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 25427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 25427?

ZIP code 25427 has an estimated population of 15,946 residents, with a density of 122 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 25427 in?

ZIP code 25427 observes the EST timezone.