Martinsburg, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25405
Berkeley County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,029
- 223/sq mi High-density area
- $92,536
- Median income Above-median income area
- $259,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Martinsburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 223
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25405 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 25405 (Martinsburg, WV) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 25405 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, home to 12,029 residents across 53.9 square miles, a density of 223 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25405 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,536 (60% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,467. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $259,600 (88% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,631.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, 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 25405 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 25405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Martinsburg, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25405.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 25405, 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
12,029
Population
53.9
Area (sq mi)
223
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25405?
43.2
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
5.2%
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?
$92,536
Median Household Income
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$39,467
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25405 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)
$92,536 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
5,634housing units
5,634
Total Housing Units
5,385
Occupied Units
249
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,600
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$1,631
Median Rent
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 155 business establishments in ZIP 25405, employing approximately 4,325 people with a combined annual payroll of $371,180,000.
155
Businesses
4,325
Employees
$371.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 15 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
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 25405 vs 25401 →
ZIP 25405 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
- 25430
Kearneysville (25430)
8,112 residents
- 25413 7,508
Bunker Hill (25413)
7,508 residents
- 25443 7,445
Shepherdstown (25443)
7,445 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25405 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25405 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
- 25413
Bunker Hill (25413)
$100,556 median income
- 25405
Martinsburg (25405)
$92,536 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
- 25438
Ranson (25438)
$81,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25405 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 | 3.3 mi |
| 25430 | Kearneysville, WV | 8,112 | 5.1 mi |
| 25428 | Inwood, WV | 10,776 | 4.3 mi |
| 25403 | Martinsburg, WV | 12,591 | 5.6 mi |
| 25404 | Martinsburg, WV | 19,551 | 6.3 mi |
| 25442 | Shenandoah Junction, WV | 1,925 | 7.4 mi |
| 25443 | Shepherdstown, WV | 7,445 | 8.1 mi |
| 25413 | Bunker Hill, WV | 7,508 | 8.1 mi |
| 25438 | Ranson, WV | 6,266 | 8.1 mi |
| 25427 | Hedgesville, WV | 14,322 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25405, 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 (12,029 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 25405 in?
ZIP code 25405 (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 25405?
ZIP code 25405 in Martinsburg, WV has a population of 12,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25405?
The median household income in ZIP 25405 is $92,536, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25405?
The median home value in ZIP 25405 is $259,600, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25405?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25405 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25405?
ZIP code 25405 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 4,325 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25405?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25405 are: Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (19), Construction (15). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25405?
In ZIP code 25405, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 25405?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25405 is 31.1 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 25405?
In ZIP code 25405, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25405?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25405 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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