Jefferson County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
58,370
population (2021)
+9.1%
pop change since 2010
54037
FIPS code
Jefferson County ZIP code map
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is located in West Virginia and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 58,370 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.1% from 53,498 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson County is 54037.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 58,370 |
| 2010 population | 53,498 |
| Change | +9.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54037 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson County
Bakerton
Charles Town
Halltown
Harpers Ferry
Kearneysville
Millville
Ranson
Rippon
Shenandoah Junction
Shepherdstown
Summit Point
ZIP codes for Jefferson County, WV (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25410 | Bakerton | Jefferson | View map |
| 25414 | Charles Town | Jefferson | View map |
| 25423 | Halltown | Jefferson | View map |
| 25425 | Harpers Ferry | Jefferson | View map |
| 25430 | Kearneysville | Jefferson | View map |
| 25432 | Millville | Jefferson | View map |
| 25438 | Ranson | Jefferson | View map |
| 25441 | Rippon | Jefferson | View map |
| 25442 | Shenandoah Junction | Jefferson | View map |
| 25443 | Shepherdstown | Jefferson | View map |
| 25446 | Summit Point | Jefferson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
59,992
Population
40.8
Median age
$94,842
Median household income
$42,433
Per capita income
$277,850
Median home value
$857
Median monthly rent
78.7%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
20,153
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,537
Under 5
1,495
1,861
5–9
1,809
1,984
10–14
1,929
2,128
15–19
2,070
1,802
20–24
1,753
3,294
25–34
3,203
4,087
35–44
3,974
4,327
45–54
4,209
2,375
55–59
2,310
2,005
60–64
1,949
3,116
65–74
3,030
1,397
75–84
1,359
501
85+
488
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,077 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 46,915 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 9,891 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.1%
Two or more races
7%
Black or African American
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Other race
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,494 | 80.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,394 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 3,221 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,052 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 1,020 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 782 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 75 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
15.0%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.5% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $94,842 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
5.0%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k–$300k
21.2%
$300k–$500k
37.7%
$500k–$1M
10.7%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,850 |
| Median rent / month | $857 |
| Owner occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter occupied | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 13.4% |
| Single-family detached | 77.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 35.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 73.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.2% |
| Fuel oil | 6.8% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
| Solar | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,980 | 55.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,603 | 5.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,815 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,771 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,075 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,306 | 38.9% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.6% | 24.0% |
| Married | 56.9% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 557 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 518 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,901 | 34.4% |
| High school | 3,177 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,143 | 35.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Professional & management
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Construction
11.0%
Public administration
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Retail trade
7.8%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Other services
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.6% |
| Government | 22.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
17.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.4% |
| Retirement income | 30.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,900 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 25.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,960 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 1,127 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 668 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 197 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 247 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 57,363 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 56,186 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 16,053 | 33.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,177 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,629 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,499 | 68.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,441 | 14.1% |
| French | 7,991 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 3,234 | 5.4% |
| English | 628 | 1% |
| Polish | 414 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 352 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 288 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 184 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 102 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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