City

Kearneysville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  West Virginia

👥8,215Population
💰$86,808Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$279,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 3.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.3%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic3.7%
Black3.2%
Asian0.3%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma142 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,823 (34.1%)
Some College876 (16.4%)
Associates650 (12.2%)
Bachelors232 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree1,619 (30.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 30.3%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate30.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,808 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$279,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,333/mo
Total Housing Units3,235
Vacant Units262

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Kearneysville, WV

Kearneysville is a city in West Virginia, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,215 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Kearneysville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,808 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kearneysville is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,333 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kearneysville is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kearneysville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25430 8,215 $86,808 $279,500 $1,333 3.4% 34.7% 80.4%