🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

25401

Martinsburg

ZIP Code 25401 is a standard zip code serving Martinsburg, Martinsburg, West Virginia (WV), in Berkeley County, United States. It has an estimated population of 14,622 with a median household income of $36,600. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: West Virginia (WV)
County: Berkeley
City: Martinsburg
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.456700
Longitude: -77.972700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 5.86 mi²
Water Area: 0.02 mi²
Population Density: 2494.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.494319°N, 39.423630°S, -77.946152°E, -77.990389°W

With 14,622 residents spread across 5.86 square miles, this area has a population density of 2494.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

14,622

Population

75th percentile

$36,600

Median Income

20th percentile

$137,100

Median Home Value

50th percentile

5.86 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 25401 is $36,600, and the median home value is $137,100. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

6,970

Total Units

6,169

Occupied Units

88.5%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Martinsburg, WV.

25402

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25403

Martinsburg

25404

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25405

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