Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,283 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 28,404 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 12,551 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 11,328 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 7,846 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20,320 (24.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,043 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,652 ▼ 10% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,261/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 52,741 |
| Vacant Units | 3,161 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Berkeley County is located in West Virginia and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 126,361 residents. With a median age of 38.9, it is a middle-aged county.
Berkeley County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,042 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Berkeley County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $249,652 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,260. Homeownership rates are high at 76.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Berkeley County are primarily White (80.82%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Berkeley County, WV is a middle-income area in West Virginia. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25413 | Bunker Hill | 8,964 | $95,000 | $249,300 | $1,307 | 2.3% | 38.1% |
| 25419 | Falling Waters | 12,850 | $86,316 | $250,700 | $1,229 | 5.0% | 40.0% |
| 25420 | Gerrardstown | 5,086 | $96,020 | $274,600 | $768 | 2.0% | 48.6% |
| 25427 | Hedgesville | 16,410 | $86,985 | $257,900 | $1,218 | 4.6% | 31.0% |
| 25428 | Inwood | 13,690 | $80,329 | $233,900 | $1,378 | 5.6% | 28.1% |
| 25401 | Martinsburg | 15,661 | $49,157 | $221,500 | $1,014 | 9.3% | 31.0% |
| 25403 | Martinsburg | 15,865 | $82,190 | $301,800 | $1,381 | 4.4% | 40.5% |
| 25404 | Martinsburg | 22,809 | $68,897 | $226,900 | $1,228 | 5.3% | 34.3% |
| 25405 | Martinsburg | 14,993 | $90,962 | $254,700 | $1,549 | 1.3% | 29.1% |