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ZIP 25404

Pop. 23,990·Berkeley County·5th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,687/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$278
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ZIP 25404 · $1,687
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,220/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,244/yr
At $1,687/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyBerkeley County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 25404 (Martinsburg, WV) is majority owner-occupied, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,990
Median income
$70,633
Median age
36.7
Renters
40%
Age distribution
23.1%
23.8%
27.1%
15%
Under 1823.1%
18–3423.8%
35–5427.1%
55–6411%
65+15%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
76.3%
White76.3%
Black9.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian1.5%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
32.9%
32.8%
23.1%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
60%
40%
Owner60%
Renter40%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 25404 in Martinsburg, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,907 → $70,633
up 19.9%
Population
21,910 → 23,990
up 9.5%
Renter share
39.3% → 40%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 23.1%
-2.6 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 25404 in Martinsburg, WV now reports about $70,633, up from $58,907 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,910 to 23,990 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 25.7% to 23.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 25404 covers Martinsburg, WV. The median rent here is $1,687/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($70,633/yr), ZIP 25404 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 25404?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 25404 (Martinsburg, WV) is $1,687. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 25404 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 25404's median rent of $1,687/mo is $278 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 25404 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 25404 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #5 out of 18 ZIPs tracked at $1,687/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 25404?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,687/mo in ZIP 25404. The local median household income is $70,633/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25404?

Rent in ZIP 25404 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 25404 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 25404 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,687/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($70,633/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 25404 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 25404 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40% of ZIP 25404 households are renters, while 60% are owner-occupied. ZIP 25404 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 25404 compare to the rest of Martinsburg?

ZIP 25404 is pricier than Martinsburg as a whole. At $1,687/mo, it's $36 above the Martinsburg citywide median of $1,651/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 25404 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 25404 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,687/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 25404's median household income ($70,633/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25404 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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