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Ranson, WV
Corporation in Jefferson County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25438.
Population
5,729
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
707
ZIP codes
1
Ranson and its ZIP codes
Ranson at a glance
- Ranson is about 9.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $89,523, 50% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,700 (49% above West Virginia) and median rent is $1,536 a month.
Local data for Ranson, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ranson, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,523
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$1,536/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (942), Irish Americans (806), Italian Americans (426).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Ranson.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,562
17,136 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,542
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$702M
FY 2026, $12,167 per person
PPP loans
$4.7M
127 loans, 800 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ranson, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ranson, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
807
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
163
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ranson, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Ranson
1 in or overlapping Ranson. Population shown
Cities near Ranson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah JunctionCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1 |
| Charles TownCity | 4.3 mi | 5.9 |
| MiddlewayCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| BolivarTown | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Harpers FerryTown | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| ShepherdstownTown | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Dargan, MDCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Antietam, MDCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| Sandy Hook, MDCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ShannondaleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 8.4 |
| InwoodCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.9 |
| MartinsburgCity | 10 mi | 6.6 |
| Garretts Mill, MDCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Yarrowsburg, MDCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Sharpsburg, MDTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Brownsville, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ranson, WV in?
- Ranson is in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Ranson, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ranson include 25438.
- What is the population of Ranson, WV?
- About 5,729 people live in Ranson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ranson?
- Nearby places include Shenandoah Junction (2 mi), Charles Town (4.3 mi), Middleway (6.1 mi), Bolivar (6.6 mi), Harpers Ferry (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023