ZIP Code · WV

ZIP 25404

Part of Martinsburg, WV

Pop. 23,990·Berkeley County·4th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,732/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$200

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 25404 · $1,732

More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 25404 is 0% below its high of $1,732 in April 2026, at $1,732 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of West Virginia

Rent in ZIP 25404 changed +4.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.5%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,633) is $1,766 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,680); a 4-bedroom is $1,930.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 25401, 5 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,373/mo), about $4,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 25404. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,784/yr

At $1,732/mo median

Location

CityMartinsburg

StateWV

CountyBerkeley County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +0.4% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 25404 covers Martinsburg, WV. The median rent here is $1,732/mo as of October 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 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,732/mo in ZIP 25404. The local median household income is $70,633/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25404?

Rent in ZIP 25404 has risen 4.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $1,732 in April 2026.

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

ZIP 25404 is one of the pricier among West Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #4 of 17 at $1,732/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 25404 changed +4.3%, against a typical +3.5% across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.