ZIP Code · WV

ZIP 25401

Part of Martinsburg, WV

Pop. 14,979·Berkeley County·6th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,373/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$559

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 25401 · $1,373

More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$760

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,100

3 BR

$1,520

4 BR+

$1,820

Research median

$1,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of West Virginia

Rent in ZIP 25401 changed +7.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,909) is $1,298 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,100); a 3-bedroom is $1,520.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 25401. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,476/yr

At $1,373/mo median

Location

CityMartinsburg

StateWV

CountyBerkeley County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 25401 (Martinsburg, WV) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

14,979

Median income

$51,909

Median age

38.3

Renters

47.4%

Age distribution

20.4%

23.6%

22.8%

16%

17.3%

Under 1820.4%

18–3423.6%

35–5422.8%

55–6416%

65+17.3%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

63.6%

14.7%

White63.6%

Black14.7%

Hispanic11.9%

Asian1.1%

Other8.8%

Education (25+)

12.3%

35.1%

27.7%

24.8%

No HS diploma12.3%

HS diploma35.1%

Some college27.7%

Bachelor's+24.8%

Housing tenure

52.6%

47.4%

Owner52.6%

Renter47.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 25401 in Martinsburg, WV has changed in 5 years

Income

$43,039 → $51,909

up 20.6%

Population

15,233 → 14,979

down 1.7%

Renter share

49.7% → 47.4%

-2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

19.7% → 24.8%

+5.1 pts

Median age

37 → 38.3

+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 25401 in Martinsburg, WV now reports about $51,909, up from $43,039 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 15,233 residents to roughly 14,979. Renters now make up 47.4% of households, compared with 49.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 24.8% of adults here, versus 19.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 25401 covers Martinsburg, WV. The median rent here is $1,373/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($51,909/yr), ZIP 25401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 25401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,373/mo in ZIP 25401. The local median household income is $51,909/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25401?

Rent in ZIP 25401 has risen 7.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 25401 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 25401 is one of the pricier among West Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #6 of 17 at $1,373/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 25401 changed +7.9%, against a typical +3.5% across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.