| ZIP Code | 25442 |
|---|---|
| City | Shenandoah Junction |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 516 ft |
| Latitude | 39.372847 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.832749 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.30 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.0% ▼ 81% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 485 (27.9%) |
| Some College | 279 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 280 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 159 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 502 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,217 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $352,900 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,155/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 942 |
| Vacant Units | 58 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 942 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 58 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
ZIP code 25442 is located in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, within Jefferson County. With a population of 2,918, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 25442 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,217 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 25442 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $352,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,155 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 25442 is primarily White (87.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 25442 stands at 1.0%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 25442 in Shenandoah Junction, WV is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,918 residents, a median household income of $120,217, and a median home value of $352,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of West Virginia.