ZIP Code 25404

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Martinsburg · Berkeley County · West Virginia

Population
19,551

189/sq mi

Median income
$70,633

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$246,200

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 57% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.1%

Median age 36.7

Land area
103.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 25404 in Martinsburg, West Virginia has a population of 19,551. The median household income is $70,633, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $246,200, 11% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 25404 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.6 square miles in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. The area is home to 19,551 residents, producing a population density of 189 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 25404 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 25404 sits at $70,633 (22% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,715. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $246,200 (78% above the state average) with median rent at $1,292 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 25404 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Berkeley County, so you can benchmark 25404 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 25404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25404.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,551

Population

103.6

Area (sq mi)

189

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25404?

36.7

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 9.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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

$35,715

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,352

Total Housing Units

9,900

Occupied Units

452

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$246,200

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Martinsburg, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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