Martinsburg, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 25401 serves a portion of Martinsburg, West Virginia, within Berkeley County. This community is home to approximately 38,779 residents, with a median age of 27.6 years. The median household income of $39,105 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $277,645 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 58% owner-occupied and 42% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Martinsburg is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 107 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 56% and an unemployment rate of 8.6%, 25401 reflects the economic character of Berkeley County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 38,779 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,107 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $39,105 | ↓ 42% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $277,645 | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 107 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ↑ 121% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.1% | ↓ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 56% | ↑ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.6 yrs | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 58% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 42% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 15,511 | — |