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ZIP 25401

Pop. 14,979·Berkeley County·8th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,397/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$568
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ZIP 25401 · $1,397
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,100/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,764/yr
At $1,397/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyBerkeley County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, -2.2% 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%
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 25401 covers Martinsburg, WV. The median rent here is $1,397/mo as of July 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 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 25401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 25401 (Martinsburg, WV) is $1,397. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 25401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 25401's median rent of $1,397/mo is $568 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 25401 falls in the middle range for West Virginia, ranking #8 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,397/mo.

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 $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,397/mo in ZIP 25401. The local median household income is $51,909/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25401?

Rent in ZIP 25401 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 25401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 25401 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,397/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($51,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 25401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 25401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.4% of ZIP 25401 households are renters, while 52.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 25401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 25401 compare to the rest of Martinsburg?

ZIP 25401 is more affordable than Martinsburg overall. At $1,397/mo, it's $254 below the Martinsburg citywide median of $1,651/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 25401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 25401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,397/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 25401's median household income ($51,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25401 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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