25444 ZIP Code — Slanesville, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25444 is located in Slanesville, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 15.28 square miles and serves a population of 324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25444

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 $276,500.

Median household income is $51,192. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 25444 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

324

population

15.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Slanesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25437 Points (4.8 mi) 25434 Paw Paw (6.2 mi) 26817 Bloomery (6.5 mi) 26704 Augusta (7.9 mi) 26711 Capon Bridge (8.4 mi) 26722 Green Spring (9.3 mi) 22625 Cross Junction (10.6 mi) 26763 Springfield (11.4 mi) 25422 Great Cacapon (13 mi) 22637 Gore (13.2 mi) 21555 Oldtown (13.5 mi) 26757 Romney (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	324
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	15.28 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	39.4018
Longitude	-78.5030
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

324

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$51,192

Median household income

$30,629

Per capita income

$276,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.2%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

37.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	12.3%
18 and over	284	87.7%
65 and over	77	23.8%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	324	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.4%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 25.2%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 33.9%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	25.2%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	33.9%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
Median income	$51,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 61.1%

$300k–$500k 25.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$276,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.2%
Renter occupied	0.8%
Vacant	51.5%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	28.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	68.3%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.6%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	40.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	16	12.6%
Cohabiting couple	9	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	24	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	78	61.4%
Households with children under 18	25	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	46.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.5%	64.0%
Married	18.8%	8.0%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	10.6%	24.0%
Divorced	54.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 32.0%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	37.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	30.0%
Elementary school	2	5.0%
High school	26	65.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 42.1%

Retail trade 24.2%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Professional & management 10.1%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Construction 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.6%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 30.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	324	100.0%
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)	324	100.0%
Born in same state	324	100.0%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	8%
Norwegian	16	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25444

What city is ZIP code 25444 in?

ZIP code 25444 is primarily assigned to Slanesville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25444 in?

ZIP code 25444 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 25444 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 25444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 25444?

ZIP code 25444 has an estimated population of 324 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 25444?

The median household income in ZIP code 25444 is $51,192, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25444?

The median home value in ZIP code 25444 is $276,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 25444 in?

ZIP code 25444 observes the EST timezone.