Moving to Shepherdstown, WV 25443

Shepherdstown is a small college town on the Potomac, home to Shepherd University and a historic German Street lined with eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings. The ZIP stretches into the surrounding countryside, with farmhouses and homes on larger lots. WV 480 crosses the river to Sharpsburg and the C&O Canal towpath, and the nearest MARC Brunswick Line stop is Harpers Ferry to the south.

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Reported crime around 25443.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

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Life without a car around 25443.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Shepherdstown, WV. Pick a store to see only that chain.

1 grocery store and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 25443

  • Grocery store
  • Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

  • Food Lion85 Maddex Sq, Shepherdstown2 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 25443. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

0

You'll likely drive to shop

Nearest: Food Lion, 2 mi

Nearest Metro station

32.9 mi

A short drive or bus ride

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EPA Walkability Index

7.2 / 20

Below average walkable

Average of 4 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 25443.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Shepherdstown, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

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The most popular coffee near 25443.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Shepherdstown, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

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Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

3

Middle

1

High

0

Public / private

3 / 2

Closest schools

  • Shepherdstown Middle School

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    0.4 mi

  • Shepherdstown Elementary School

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    0.5 mi

  • THE LIGHT OF THE CHILD MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC

    private · elementary

    0.6 mi

  • Sharpsburg Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    3.5 mi

  • FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

    private · other

    5.0 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Shepherdstown.

Air quality

72 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.4 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 25443.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

7,516

Small-town feel
Median age

38

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$103,095

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$377,500

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,043/mo

Good value

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

80.6%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

55.9%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

31.7 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Jefferson County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

  • 2024Latest
    Harris
    41.0%
    Trump
    56.8%
    Other
    2.1%

    Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%

  • 2020
    Biden
    43.8%
    Trump
    54.3%
    Other
    2.0%

    Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%

  • 2016
    Clinton
    39.4%
    Trump
    54.7%
    Other
    5.9%

    Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Shepherdstown 25443: what to know.

  • Coming from DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia, a move to 25443 crosses a state line, so it's priced as an out-of-state move: one flat rate set before moving day, not by the pound.
  • Rural homes often sit at the end of long or gravel driveways. Let us know if a full-size truck can reach the door, so we can plan a shuttle if it can't.
  • Newer subdivisions around Martinsburg and Charles Town often have HOA rules about where and how long a moving truck can park. Check them before moving day.

Out-of-state moves to 25443 start at $1,290 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $2,490 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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  • 25443 scores 7.2 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.

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