25427 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 25427, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

25427 is a zip code in Berkeley County and Morgan County, West Virginia, which covers Norborne, Potomac, Valley, and District 3, with a total population of 15,616 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 25427 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 25427.

The estimated population of people living in 25427 is 15,616, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 25427 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,616
+0.3%
+15.48%
2020
15,570
+8.13%
-
2019
14,400
+3.63%
-
2018
13,895
+2.75%
-
2017
13,523
 - -

Population of 25427 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 25427 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.7%
94.6%
 -0.95%
Black/African American
2.3%
1.8%
 +27.78%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
2%
0.9%
 +122.22%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1.1%
 0.00%
Other
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 25427 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 25427 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 25427 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 25427 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 +1.36% 44.7 +1.13% 44.6 +2.06%
2020 44 -3.51% 44.2 -5.96% 43.7 -1.35%
2019 45.6 -0.44% 47 +2.62% 44.3 -3.06%
2018 45.8 -0.22% 45.8 +0.44% 45.7 -1.08%
2017 45.9 - 45.6 - 46.2 -

The median age of the 25427 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 25427 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 664 +66.1% 693 +13.18% 1,106 781
10 to 19 741 +7.02% 786 +47.64% 763 1,215
20 to 29 750 -22.46% 622 +22.13% 593 746
30 to 39 616 +34.08% 607 +24.93% 838 711
40 to 49 1,201 +7.34% 1,091 1.62% 1,287 1,088
50 to 59 1,228 -11.24% 1,241 -9.83% 1,086 1,123
60 to 69 803 +29.41% 1,141 +31.7% 1,051 1,537
70+ 685 +17.24% 654 +36.99% 793 898

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 25427 zip code is $72,738.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 25427.

  • Under 25
    $63,615.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,042.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,825.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,024.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 25427 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 25427, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 25427 is currently $82,768.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.22% of households in 25427 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 25427 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 25427 is $33,068.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 25427 by the total population of 25427.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 25427 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 25427 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 25427 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 25427 zip over the age of 16 is 12,410.

Of those people, a total of 61.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 25427 is 57.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 25427 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 659 29.30% 32.60%
20 to 24 years 628 88.40% 16.60%
25 to 29 years 711 53.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 933 85.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,819 78.40% 7.30%
45 to 54 years 2,237 84.60% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 1,144 88.70% 2.70%
60 to 64 years 1,250 55.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,178 22.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 851 13.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 25427. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,592 60.60% 5.00%
Black or African American 331 79.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 72 58.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 95 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 312 45.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 276 57.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,561 60.50% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 25427 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 25427 is 7,088, with median earnings of $39,148.00.

Women in 25427 are earning approximately 76.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,088 $39,148.00
Male 3,937 $46,285.00
Female 3,151 $35,542.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 25427 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 433 $70,347.00
Business and Financial 261 $85,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 326 $84,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $128,558.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $13,500.00
Legal 50 $157,700.00
Educational and Library 504 $38,814.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 48 $12,069.00
Healthcare Practitioners 306 $54,847.00
Healthcare Support 176 $20,993.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $43,621.00
Law Enforcement 80 $120,735.00
Food Preparation and Serving 324 $26,237.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 520 $37,873.00
Personal Care and Service 128 $27,763.00
Sales 590 $44,185.00
Office and Administrative Support 963 $37,620.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 426 $30,983.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 655 $61,601.00
Production 457 $32,904.00
Transportation and Material Moving 325 $28,458.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 25427 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 25427.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 295 $89,375.00 138 $63,125.00
Business and Financial 119 $87,695.00 142 $85,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 186 $88,036.00 140 $84,444.00
Architecture and Engineering 69 $128,558.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $0.00 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $40,208.00 15 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00 48 $157,600.00
Educational and Library 216 $39,051.00 288 $37,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $53,393.00 215 $62,036.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 176 $20,993.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $43,319.00 43 $0.00
Law Enforcement 80 $120,735.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $0.00 298 $26,579.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 381 $43,988.00 139 $14,497.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 128 $27,763.00
Sales 388 $49,224.00 202 $16,176.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $37,019.00 910 $37,641.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 390 $31,236.00 36 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 643 $61,338.00 12 $0.00
Production 378 $32,538.00 79 $35,990.00
Transportation and Material Moving 297 $29,598.00 28 $22,857.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,110 households in 25427, with an average household size of 2.56 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,423 families living in the 25427 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 25427:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,549 356 518 1,687
Average Household Size 3.04 3.37 2.96 1.23
Total Families 3,549 356 518 0
Average Household Size 3.03 3.05 2.87 0

Poverty

Of the 4,423 families living in 25427, 5.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 25427:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,204 housing units in 25427.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,110 84.81%
Vacant 1,094 15.19%

8.48% of the total 7,204 housing units in 25427 are rental units. This is approximately 611 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,309 are occupied by the owner - or 73.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 25427 is $960.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 25427 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    190
  • Less than $500
    31
  • $500 to $999
    300
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    152
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    97
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    31
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 25427 is $205,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 25427 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    584
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    325
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    591
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,046
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,705
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    897
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    148
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 25427. The chart below shows the number of properties in 25427 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    399
  • 1940 to 1949
    118
  • 1950 to 1959
    117
  • 1960 to 1969
    233
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,290
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,327
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,822
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,492
  • 2010 to 2013
    406
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 25427 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,442
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,570
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,015

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 25427 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 25427 that commute to work in a particular way.

37.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 25427.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    233
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    214
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    322
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    396
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    862
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    789
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,020
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    217
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    459
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,028
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    586
  • 90 or more minutes
    445

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 25427 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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