City

Falling Waters, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkeley County  ·  West Virginia

👥12,850Population
💰$86,316Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$250,700Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 9.7%Asian: 2.1%Other: 4%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic1.6%
Black9.7%
Asian2.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma140 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,548 (30.8%)
Some College1,290 (15.6%)
Associates992 (12%)
Bachelors1,256 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree2,058 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College15.6%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,316 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$250,700 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,229/mo
Total Housing Units5,388
Vacant Units376

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
64%
About Falling Waters, WV

Falling Waters is a city in West Virginia, located in Berkeley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,850 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Falling Waters is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,316 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Falling Waters is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $250,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,229 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Falling Waters is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.6%).

Falling Waters, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Falling Waters
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25419 12,850 $86,316 $250,700 $1,229 5.0% 40.0% 82.9%