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 High-density area
- $87,512
- Median income Above-median income area
- $298,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 25403 (Martinsburg, WV) fell -6.6% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,262. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $298,500 (116% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,087.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 25403 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 25403
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsburg, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25403.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 25403?
37.5
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
4.4%
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?
$87,512
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$43,262
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25403 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)
$87,512 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
6,797housing units
6,797
Total Housing Units
6,637
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,500
Median Home Value
+116% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 25420 4,024
Gerrardstown (25420)
4,024 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25403 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25403 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 25404
Martinsburg (25404)
$70,633 median income
- 25401
Martinsburg (25401)
$51,909 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25403, 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 (12,591 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 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.
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