25434 ZIP Code — Paw Paw, WV

Morgan County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25434 is located in Paw Paw, West Virginia, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 74.58 square miles and serves a population of 3,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 25434

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,536. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 25434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,275

population

74.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paw Paw	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25444 Slanesville (6.2 mi) 25437 Points (6.5 mi) 25422 Great Cacapon (7 mi) 26817 Bloomery (8.1 mi) 26722 Green Spring (9.7 mi) 21555 Oldtown (9.7 mi) 22625 Cross Junction (10.3 mi) 21766 Little Orleans (12 mi) 26763 Springfield (13 mi) 25411 Berkeley Springs (13.5 mi) 26704 Augusta (14 mi) 21530 Flintstone (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,275
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	74.58 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	39.4809
Longitude	-78.4492
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	41.1%	43.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	38.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	17.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,275

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$70,536

Median household income

$26,742

Per capita income

$145,800

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

26.1%

Unemployment

1,155

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

310

25–34

267

459

35–44

395

124

45–54

107

55–59

227

60–64

195

187

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	518	15.8%
18 and over	2,757	84.2%
65 and over	408	12.5%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,997	90.1%
Two or more races	220	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	53	1.6%
Other race	23	0.7%
Asian	18	0.5%
Black or African American	17	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	43.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	38.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	17.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$70,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 33.0%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,800
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	0.2%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	39.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	8.6%
Wood	32.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	598	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	80	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	127	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	100	11.0%
Households with children under 18	271	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	218	24.1%
Average household size	3.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.9%	13.0%
Married	41.7%	43.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	2.5%
Divorced	11.9%	40.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.7%
Kindergarten	4	0.5%
Elementary school	204	26.7%
High school	160	20.9%
College / grad school	384	50.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.2%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Public administration 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Other services 7.1%

Retail trade 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Professional & management 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.9%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.9

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 28.0%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	9.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.9%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	25.5%
65 and over	68.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.1%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	19.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,126	95.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,234	98.7%
Born in same state	3,232	98.7%
Born in different state	1,150	35.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	41	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,179	36%
Italian	342	10.4%
Arab	120	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	1.1%
Norwegian	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25434

What city is ZIP code 25434 in?

ZIP code 25434 is primarily assigned to Paw Paw, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25434 in?

ZIP code 25434 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 25434?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 25434 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 25434 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25434 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 25434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25434?

The median home value in ZIP code 25434 is $145,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 25434 in?

ZIP code 25434 observes the EST timezone.