Falling Waters
Census-designated place in Berkeley County, West Virginia

Falling Waters is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Berkeley County, West Virginia, with 1,440 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Williamsport, 4.4 miles NE.
- 1,440residents (2020 Census)
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 1,145 / sq mipopulation density
- 25419ZIP code
About Falling Waters
Falling Waters is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Potomac River in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States. It is located along Williamsport Pike (US 11) north of Martinsburg. An 1887 Scientific American article claimed that the first U.S. railroad was built in Falling Waters in 1814. The population was 1,440 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Falling Waters
- Median household income
- $88,466
- Median home value
- $212,900
- Median rent
- $1,320/mo
- Median age
- 32.6
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Falling Waters had 1,440 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,145 per sq mi (442 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Falling Waters at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Berkeley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,440 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.26 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Coordinates | 39.5638° N, 77.8875° W |
| ZIP code | 25419 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5426716 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Falling Waters
- Williamsport, MD4.4 mi NE
- Downsville, MD4.6 mi E
- Pinesburg, MD4.7 mi N
- Charlton, MD4.9 mi N
- Big Spring, MD5.1 mi NW
- Hedgesville5.7 mi W
- Kemps Mill, MD5.9 mi NE
- Clear Spring, MD6.8 mi N
- Wilson-Conococheague, MD6.8 mi NE
- Halfway, MD7.2 mi NE
- St. James, MD7.5 mi E
- Bakersville, MD7.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Falling Waters
What county is Falling Waters in?
Falling Waters is in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Falling Waters, WV?
1,440 people lived in Falling Waters at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Falling Waters, WV?
The ZIP code of Falling Waters is 25419.
What towns are near Falling Waters?
Williamsport (4.4 mi), Downsville (4.6 mi), Pinesburg (4.7 mi), Charlton (4.9 mi), Big Spring (5.1 mi).
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