25442 ZIP Code — Shenandoah Junction, WV

Jefferson County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25442 is located in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 14.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 25442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $326,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($113,720) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 46% 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 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 25442 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,640
population
14.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
25442 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 25442

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City Status
Shenandoah Junction Acceptable
Shenandoah Junction Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
20101 Dulles (2.5 mi) 25438 Ranson (3.8 mi) 25443 Shepherdstown (5.3 mi) 21782 Sharpsburg (6.1 mi) 25430 Kearneysville (6.6 mi) 25425 Harpers Ferry (7.4 mi) 25405 Martinsburg (7.5 mi) 25414 Charles Town (8 mi) 25404 Martinsburg (8.6 mi) 21756 Keedysville (8.7 mi) 21758 Knoxville (9 mi) 25401 Martinsburg (9.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,640
Population density 181 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 037
Geography
Land area 14.56 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 39.3706
Longitude -77.8306
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 19.8% 29.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 29.7% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 26.5% 31.8% 15.8%
Over $200k 23.7% 9.1% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,640
Population
181
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$113,720
Median household income
$47,789
Per capita income
$326,600
Median home value
$1,164
Median monthly rent
91.9%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
781
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
39
222
5–9
178
79
10–14
64
138
15–19
111
57
20–24
46
107
25–34
87
158
35–44
127
119
45–54
96
162
55–59
130
107
60–64
86
186
65–74
149
70
75–84
56
9
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1879430.1%
18 and over1,84669.9%
65 and over47818.1%
Median age39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Other race 5.1%
Two or more races 5%
Black or African American 0.6%
GroupCount%
White2,34083.6%
Hispanic or Latino1585.6%
Other race1425.1%
Two or more races1405%
Black or African American180.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 19.8% 29.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 29.7% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 26.5% 31.8% 15.8%
Over $200k 23.7% 9.1% 3.1%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 4.8%
$25k–$35k 3.3%
$35k–$50k 5.7%
$50k–$75k 9.3%
$75k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 22.5%
$150k–$200k 5.8%
$200k+ 30.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k4.8%
$25k–$35k3.3%
$35k–$50k5.7%
$50k–$75k9.3%
$75k–$100k12.9%
$100k–$150k22.5%
$150k–$200k5.8%
$200k+30.1%
Median income$113,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%
$50k–$100k 9.0%
$100k–$150k 3.6%
$150k–$200k 14.6%
$200k–$300k 14.2%
$300k–$500k 36.0%
$500k–$1M 19.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$326,600
Median rent / month$1,164
Owner occupied91.9%
Renter occupied8.1%
Vacant4.7%
Single-family detached89.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.2%
Median rooms7.8
Avg household size (owned)3.27

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.1%
2000–200929.1%
1990–199917.3%
1980–198921.2%
1970–19798.6%
1960–19695.6%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier11.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms5.7%
3 bedrooms44.1%
4 bedrooms44.0%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.5%
1 vehicle19.1%
2 vehicles22.0%
3 or more54.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity59.2%
Propane / LP gas13.5%
Fuel oil6.0%
Wood19.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family47258.6%
Cohabiting couple587.2%
Male householder, no spouse16820.8%
Female householder, no spouse10813.4%
Households with children under 1830437.7%
Households with seniors (65+)38848.1%
Average household size3.28

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.1%24.6%
Married47.7%52.9%
Separated0.0%1.4%
Widowed5.7%6.8%
Divorced15.4%14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 2.8%
HS graduate 25.9%
Some college, no degree 27.9%
Associate's degree 5.6%
Bachelor's degree 17.2%
Graduate / professional 16.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.1%
Bachelor's or higher33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool386.3%
Kindergarten386.3%
Elementary school19532.3%
High school22737.6%
College / grad school10617.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.4%
Professional & management 20.7%
Public administration 14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%
Construction 6.9%
Retail trade 4.1%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Manufacturing 1.6%
Transportation & utilities 1.6%
Other services 0.5%
Information 0.4%
Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts50.8%
Service17.1%
Sales & office10.3%
Natural resources & construction5.9%
Production & transportation15.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.7%
Government36.8%
Self-employed2.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.4%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit2.1%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.3%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)26.5

Poverty

All people 4.8%
Under 18 years 6.9%
18 and over 3.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 22.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.5%
Retirement income46.8%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP3.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure36.7%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis31.4%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease8.7%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.7%
Binge drinking13.3%
No physical activity26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.6%
Depression25.4%
Fair or poor health17.0%
Poor mental health17.0%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.5%
Visited dentist62.7%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss14.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans26914.6%
Disability%
Any disability6.7%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years2.3%
65 and over21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.2%
Public insurance29.6%
No insurance7.8%
Uninsured under 195.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,55296.7%
Spanish933.6%
Other Indo-European200.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander732.9%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,54596.4%
Born in same state2,48894.2%
Born in different state60522.9%
Foreign born572.2%
Naturalized citizen953.6%
Not a US citizen6063.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian54020.5%
French29011%
Arab1244.7%
AncestryCount%
Irish511.9%
Polish100.4%
Dutch40.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.5%
Internet access97.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25442

What city is ZIP code 25442 in?

ZIP code 25442 is primarily assigned to Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25442 in?

ZIP code 25442 falls within Jefferson County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25442 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 25442 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 25442 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 25442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25442 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 25442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 25442 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 25442 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 25442 in?

ZIP code 25442 observes the EST timezone.

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