City

Hedgesville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Berkeley County  ·  West Virginia

👥16,410Population
💰$86,985Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$257,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,352 (39%)
Some College1,988 (17.8%)
Associates1,315 (11.8%)
Bachelors971 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree2,489 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College17.8%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.8%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,985 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$257,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,218/mo
Total Housing Units7,193
Vacant Units774

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Hedgesville, WV

Hedgesville is a city in West Virginia, located in Berkeley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,410 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Hedgesville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,985 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hedgesville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,218 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hedgesville is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hedgesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25427 16,410 $86,985 $257,900 $1,218 4.6% 31.0% 90.3%