Martinsburg, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25401
Berkeley County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,622
- 957/sq mi High-density area
- $51,909
- Median income Below-median income area
- $229,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Martinsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 957
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25401 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25401 (Martinsburg, WV) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.9 in 2023 to 268.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 25401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, home to 14,622 residents across 15.3 square miles, a density of 957 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25401 reports a modest median household income of $51,909 (10% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,131. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $229,200 (66% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,101; 52.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 25401 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 25401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsburg, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25401.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
150 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 54
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25401, Martinsburg, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,622
Population
15.3
Area (sq mi)
957
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25401?
38.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
7.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,909
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$30,131
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25401 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Martinsburg, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,909 41st percentile higher than 41% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,721housing units
6,721
Total Housing Units
6,336
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,200
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$1,101
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25401 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 169 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 186 |
| 2022 | +28.2% | 238 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 249 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 269 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 621 business establishments in ZIP 25401, employing approximately 10,259 people with a combined annual payroll of $527,844,000.
621
Businesses
10,259
Employees
$527.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 150 | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 26 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 3.1% |
| Information | 12 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 25401 vs 25403 →
ZIP 25401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25404
Martinsburg (25404)
19,551 residents
- 25401
Martinsburg (25401)
14,622 residents
- 25427
Hedgesville (25427)
14,322 residents
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
12,591 residents
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
12,029 residents
- 25428
Inwood (25428)
10,776 residents
- 25419
Falling Waters (25419)
9,251 residents
- 25430
Kearneysville (25430)
8,112 residents
- 25413 7,508
Bunker Hill (25413)
7,508 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25401 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25442
Shenandoah Junction (25442)
$111,419 median income
- 25413
Bunker Hill (25413)
$100,556 median income
- 25420
Gerrardstown (25420)
$98,785 median income
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
$92,536 median income
- 25419
Falling Waters (25419)
$89,284 median income
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
$87,512 median income
- 25427
Hedgesville (25427)
$87,184 median income
- 25430
Kearneysville (25430)
$86,806 median income
- 25428
Inwood (25428)
$82,885 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25401 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25403 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,591 | 2.5 mi |
| 25405 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,029 | 3.3 mi |
| 25404 | Martinsburg, WV | 19,551 | 4.6 mi |
| 25428 | Inwood, WV | 10,776 | 6.5 mi |
| 25430 | Kearneysville, WV | 8,112 | 8.4 mi |
| 25427 | Hedgesville, WV | 14,322 | 7.7 mi |
| 25419 | Falling Waters, WV | 9,251 | 9.9 mi |
| 25420 | Gerrardstown, WV | 4,024 | 9.2 mi |
| 25413 | Bunker Hill, WV | 7,508 | 10.6 mi |
| 25442 | Shenandoah Junction, WV | 1,925 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25401, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,622 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25401 in?
ZIP code 25401 (Martinsburg) is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Berkeley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/berkeley-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25401?
ZIP code 25401 in Martinsburg, WV has a population of 14,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25401?
The median household income in ZIP 25401 is $51,909, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25401?
The median home value in ZIP 25401 is $229,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25401 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25401?
ZIP code 25401 has 621 business establishments employing approximately 10,259 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25401 are: Health care and social assistance (150), Retail trade (83), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25401 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25401?
In ZIP code 25401, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25401 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25401?
In ZIP code 25401, approximately 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25401 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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