City

Gerrardstown, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkeley County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,086Population
💰$96,020Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$274,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.5%Other: 6.7%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.5%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate947 (27.6%)
Some College334 (9.7%)
Associates477 (13.9%)
Bachelors220 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree1,448 (42.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 42.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College9.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate42.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,020 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$274,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units2,148
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Gerrardstown, WV

Gerrardstown is a city in West Virginia, located in Berkeley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,086 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Gerrardstown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,020 is above the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gerrardstown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gerrardstown is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gerrardstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25420 5,086 $96,020 $274,600 $768 2.0% 48.6% 80.7%