25403 ZIP Code — Martinsburg, WV

Berkeley County, West Virginia

ZIP code 25403 is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, within Berkeley County. It covers approximately 40.43 square miles and serves a population of 14,739 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 25403

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,334. 33% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 25403 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,739

population

40.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

25403 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 25403

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 25403. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Martinsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25401 Martinsburg (2.5 mi) 25427 Hedgesville (3.8 mi) 25405 Martinsburg (5.7 mi) 25404 Martinsburg (5.9 mi) 25428 Inwood (6.7 mi) 25419 Falling Waters (8.9 mi) 25420 Gerrardstown (9.4 mi) 25430 Kearneysville (10.1 mi) 25443 Shepherdstown (10.6 mi) 25411 Berkeley Springs (11.7 mi) 25413 Bunker Hill (11.9 mi) 21795 Williamsport (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,739
Population density	365 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	40.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4834
Longitude	-78.0044
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	29.3%	36.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	22.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,739

Population

365

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$74,334

Median household income

$39,022

Per capita income

$277,700

Median home value

$1,321

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

5,095

Housing units

30.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

420

Under 5

445

449

5–9

474

454

10–14

479

455

15–19

480

348

20–24

367

1,058

25–34

1,118

1,084

35–44

1,146

758

45–54

801

556

55–59

588

478

60–64

506

654

65–74

692

350

75–84

369

102

85+

108

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,396	23.0%
18 and over	11,343	77.0%
65 and over	2,275	15.4%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 5%

Other race 4.4%

Asian 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	11,743	74%
Hispanic or Latino	1,125	7.1%
Black or African American	1,048	6.6%
Two or more races	801	5%
Other race	705	4.4%
Asian	399	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.3%	36.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	22.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$74,334

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 37.1%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$277,700
Median rent / month	$1,321
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	15.1%
2000–2009	41.9%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	28.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.6%
Electricity	77.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,156	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	572	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	985	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,195	20.2%
Households with children under 18	1,838	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,675	28.4%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	22.8%
Married	57.1%	52.4%
Separated	2.0%	3.3%
Widowed	2.4%	3.6%
Divorced	14.4%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	2.6%
Kindergarten	257	8.3%
Elementary school	1,507	48.8%
High school	739	23.9%
College / grad school	506	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 16.7%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Professional & management 9.5%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Information 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 13.1%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,132	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	29.2%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,874	94.1%
Spanish	352	2.5%
Other Indo-European	80	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	250	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,790	93.6%
Born in same state	13,603	92.3%
Born in different state	4,568	31.0%
Foreign born	187	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	949	6.4%
Not a US citizen	764	80.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,103	14.3%
French	2,031	13.8%
Arab	976	6.6%
Irish	86	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	73	0.5%
English	27	0.2%
German	26	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 25403

What city is ZIP code 25403 in?

ZIP code 25403 is primarily assigned to Martinsburg, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 25403 in?

ZIP code 25403 falls within Berkeley County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 25403 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 25403 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 25403 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 25403 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 25403?

ZIP code 25403 has an estimated population of 14,739 residents, with a density of 365 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 25403?

The median home value in ZIP code 25403 is $277,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 25403 in?

ZIP code 25403 observes the EST timezone.