City

Martinsburg, WV

5 ZIP codes  ·  Berkeley County  ·  West Virginia

👥69,328Population
💰$72,252Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$248,832Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 8.7%Asian: 1%Other: 5.4%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic8.1%
Black8.7%
Asian1.0%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma864 (1.9%)
HS Graduate15,296 (34.2%)
Some College6,982 (15.6%)
Associates6,397 (14.3%)
Bachelors3,806 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree11,360 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College15.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,252 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$248,832 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,284/mo
Total Housing Units29,208
Vacant Units1,514

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
61%
About Martinsburg, WV

Martinsburg is a city in West Virginia, located in Berkeley County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 69,328 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.55 years.

Economically, Martinsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,251 is near the national average. Approximately 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Martinsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,832, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,284 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Martinsburg is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.86%).

Martinsburg, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Martinsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25401 15,661 $49,157 $221,500 $1,014 9.3% 31.0% 53.4%
25403 15,865 $82,190 $301,800 $1,381 4.4% 40.5% 81.6%
25404 22,809 $68,897 $226,900 $1,228 5.3% 34.3% 58.8%
25405 14,993 $90,962 $254,700 $1,549 1.3% 29.1% 84.2%

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