PlainZIP

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
$70,633
Median income
$246,200
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,715. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. Median home value sits at $246,200 (78% above the state average), median rent at $1,292 a month, and owner-occupancy at 60.0%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Berkeley County, letting you compare 25404 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 25404

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsburg, WV

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 25404 ranks nationally

Martinsburg, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,633 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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 25404 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 25404 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 25404 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 25404 ranks #null 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Berkeley County

25401 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 14,622
25427 standard
Hedgesville, WV
Pop: 14,322
25403 standard
Martinsburg, WV
Pop: 12,591
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 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.

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