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Martinsburg, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25403

Berkeley County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,591
130/sq mi
$87,512
Median income
$298,500
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Martinsburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
130
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25403 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, home to 12,591 residents across 96.7 square miles, a density of 130 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25403 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,512 (52% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $43,262. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $298,500 for a typical home value (116% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,087 a month; 81.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkeley County, so you can benchmark 25403 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 25403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsburg, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25403.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 25403, 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

12,591

Population

96.7

Area (sq mi)

130

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25403?

37.5

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.9%
African American 8.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$87,512

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$43,262

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25403 ranks nationally

Martinsburg, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,512 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,797

Total Housing Units

6,637

Occupied Units

160

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$298,500

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$1,087

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 173 business establishments in ZIP 25403, employing approximately 4,056 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,461,000.

173

Businesses

4,056

Employees

$141.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 23 13.3%
Construction 21 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 21 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.0%
Finance and insurance 7 4.0%
Manufacturing 6 3.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.9%
Information 5 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.7%

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 25403 vs 25401 →

ZIP 25403 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25403 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25403 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25401 Martinsburg, WV 14,622 2.5 mi
25404 Martinsburg, WV 19,551 5.8 mi
25405 Martinsburg, WV 12,029 5.6 mi
25427 Hedgesville, WV 14,322 5.3 mi
25428 Inwood, WV 10,776 7.7 mi
25420 Gerrardstown, WV 4,024 9.1 mi
25430 Kearneysville, WV 8,112 10.6 mi
25419 Falling Waters, WV 9,251 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Berkeley County

25404 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 19,551
25401 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 14,622
25427 standard
Hedgesville, WV
Pop: 14,322
25405 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 12,029
25428 standard
Inwood, WV
Pop: 10,776
25419 standard
Falling Waters, WV
Pop: 9,251

Related Areas

Berkeley County Martinsburg, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25403 in? ▼
ZIP code 25403 (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 25403? ▼
ZIP code 25403 in Martinsburg, WV has a population of 12,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25403 is $87,512, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25403 is $298,500, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25403 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25403? ▼
ZIP code 25403 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 4,056 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25403 are: Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25403? ▼
In ZIP code 25403, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 25403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25403 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25403? ▼
In ZIP code 25403, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25403 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.