City

Harpers Ferry, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  West Virginia

👥13,404Population
💰$90,059Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$303,800Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.3%Hispanic: 7%Black: 2.1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 5.1%Race
White84.3%
Hispanic7.0%
Black2.1%
Asian1.4%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma66 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,291 (25.3%)
Some College1,258 (13.9%)
Associates1,421 (15.7%)
Bachelors917 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree3,109 (34.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 34.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College13.9%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate34.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,059 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$303,800 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,173/mo
Total Housing Units6,351
Vacant Units872

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
47%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Harpers Ferry, WV

Harpers Ferry is a city in West Virginia, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,404 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Harpers Ferry is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,059 is above the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Harpers Ferry is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $303,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,173 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harpers Ferry is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harpers Ferry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25425 13,404 $90,059 $303,800 $1,173 4.5% 44.4% 83.6%