City

Shepherdstown, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  West Virginia

👥7,298Population
💰$103,933Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$395,400Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓65.2%College Grads▲ 68% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 3.8%Asian: 1%Other: 4.6%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic5.4%
Black3.8%
Asian1.0%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
18%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads65.2% ▲ 68% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma42 (1%)
HS Graduate687 (16.3%)
Some College359 (8.5%)
Associates378 (9%)
Bachelors323 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree2,429 (57.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 57.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad16.3%
Some College8.5%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate57.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,933 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$395,400 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units2,816
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherdstown is a city in West Virginia, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,298 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Shepherdstown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,933 is above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Shepherdstown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $395,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shepherdstown is highly educated. 65.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shepherdstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25443 7,298 $103,933 $395,400 $1,013 4.9% 65.2% 80.7%