25401 ZIP Code — Martinsburg, WV

Berkeley County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25401 is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, within Berkeley County. It covers approximately 5.85 square miles and serves a population of 15,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25401

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $49,735. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25401 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

15,074

population

5.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martinsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25403 Martinsburg (2.5 mi) 25404 Martinsburg (3.9 mi) 25405 Martinsburg (4 mi) 25428 Inwood (6.2 mi) 25427 Hedgesville (6.3 mi) 25443 Shepherdstown (8.2 mi) 25430 Kearneysville (8.5 mi) 25419 Falling Waters (8.6 mi) 25442 Shenandoah Junction (9.7 mi) 25420 Gerrardstown (10.1 mi) 21782 Sharpsburg (10.5 mi) 20101 Dulles (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,074
Population density	2,577 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	5.85 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.4656
Longitude	-77.9645
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	36.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	22.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

15,074

Population

2,577

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$49,735

Median household income

$26,688

Per capita income

$189,700

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

53.6%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

3,615

Housing units

22.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

399

Under 5

399

579

5–9

579

512

10–14

513

611

15–19

611

501

20–24

502

993

25–34

994

781

35–44

782

901

45–54

902

560

55–59

560

509

60–64

509

840

65–74

841

214

75–84

214

134

85+

134

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,685	24.4%
18 and over	11,389	75.6%
65 and over	2,377	15.8%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.6%

Two or more races 12.8%

Black or African American 10.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 2.1%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	10,881	67.6%
Two or more races	2,054	12.8%
Black or African American	1,720	10.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,018	6.3%
Other race	334	2.1%
Asian	48	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	36.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	22.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$49,735

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,700
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	53.6%
Renter occupied	46.4%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	55.2%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	9.5%
1939 or earlier	30.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.5%
Electricity	61.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	10.2%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,791	29.3%
Cohabiting couple	930	15.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,792	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,593	26.1%
Households with children under 18	2,028	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,908	31.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.0%	36.6%
Married	36.2%	35.5%
Separated	2.6%	1.2%
Widowed	2.4%	9.3%
Divorced	14.8%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	149	4.1%
Kindergarten	306	8.5%
Elementary school	1,391	38.7%
High school	961	26.8%
College / grad school	784	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Retail trade 15.0%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Professional & management 10.2%

Public administration 4.8%

Construction 4.4%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 34.4%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 45.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.0%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,147	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,276	94.7%
Spanish	336	2.4%
Other Indo-European	294	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,456	95.9%
Born in same state	14,286	94.8%
Born in different state	5,868	38.9%
Foreign born	170	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	618	4.1%
Not a US citizen	361	58.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,859	12.3%
French	1,275	8.5%
Arab	411	2.7%
German	58	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	0.3%
Dutch	30	0.2%
English	23	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	92.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25401

What city is ZIP code 25401 in?

ZIP code 25401 is primarily assigned to Martinsburg, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25401 in?

ZIP code 25401 falls within Berkeley County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25401?

24% of residents in ZIP code 25401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25401 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 25401 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 25401?

Health data for ZIP code 25401 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25401?

The median home value in ZIP code 25401 is $189,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 25401 in?

ZIP code 25401 observes the EST timezone.