Martinsburg, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25404
Berkeley County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,551
- 189/sq mi High-density area
- $70,633
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Martinsburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 189
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25404 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 25404 (Martinsburg, WV) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 25404 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, home to 19,551 residents across 103.6 square miles, a density of 189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25404 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,633 (22% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,715. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $246,200 (78% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 60.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,292.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Berkeley County, so 25404 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 25404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsburg, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25404.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
32 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 25404, 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
19,551
Population
103.6
Area (sq mi)
189
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25404?
36.7
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
6.0%
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?
$70,633
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$35,715
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25404 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)
$70,633 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
10,352housing units
10,352
Total Housing Units
9,900
Occupied Units
452
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,200
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$1,292
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 346 business establishments in ZIP 25404, employing approximately 4,004 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,038,000.
346
Businesses
4,004
Employees
$146.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 32 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.9% |
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 25404 vs 25401 →
ZIP 25404 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
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
12,591 residents
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
12,029 residents
- 25419
Falling Waters (25419)
9,251 residents
- 21795
Williamsport (21795)
9,233 residents
- 25430
Kearneysville (25430)
8,112 residents
- 25443 7,445
Shepherdstown (25443)
7,445 residents
- 21782 4,097
Sharpsburg (21782)
4,097 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25404 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25404 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25443
Shepherdstown (25443)
$111,593 median income
- 25442
Shenandoah Junction (25442)
$111,419 median income
- 21733
Fairplay (21733)
$109,896 median income
- 21782
Sharpsburg (21782)
$94,130 median income
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
$92,536 median income
- 25419
Falling Waters (25419)
$89,284 median income
- 21795
Williamsport (21795)
$87,864 median income
- 25403
Martinsburg (25403)
$87,512 median income
- 25430
Kearneysville (25430)
$86,806 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25404 ranks #null 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 | 4.6 mi |
| 25419 | Falling Waters, WV | 9,251 | 6.8 mi |
| 25403 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,591 | 5.8 mi |
| 25443 | Shepherdstown, WV | 7,445 | 5.4 mi |
| 25405 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,029 | 6.3 mi |
| 21782 | Sharpsburg, MD | 4,097 | 7.4 mi |
| 21795 | Williamsport, MD | 9,233 | 7.7 mi |
| 25442 | Shenandoah Junction, WV | 1,925 | 8.6 mi |
| 25430 | Kearneysville, WV | 8,112 | 10.4 mi |
| 21733 | Fairplay, MD | 1,163 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25404, 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 (19,551 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 25404 in?
ZIP code 25404 (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 25404?
ZIP code 25404 in Martinsburg, WV has a population of 19,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25404?
The median household income in ZIP 25404 is $70,633, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25404?
The median home value in ZIP 25404 is $246,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25404?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25404 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25404?
ZIP code 25404 has 346 business establishments employing approximately 4,004 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25404?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25404 are: Retail trade (47), Accommodation and food services (47), Health care and social assistance (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25404?
In ZIP code 25404, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 25404?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25404 is 31.4 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 25404?
In ZIP code 25404, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25404?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25404 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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