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U.S. ZIP Code · WV25401

Berkeley County · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

Typical home value

$255,642[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.4%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-10.0%
vs metro
-22.8%
vs state
+80.6%
ZIP 25401 location in WV
Location of ZIP 25401 in WV

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 25401 is worth $255,642 — 22.8% below the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,406 a month — a 6.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,406[2]
Gross yield
6.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,583[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Berkeley County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
14,979[3]
Median household income
$51,909[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Berkeley County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,244[5]
Moved in
4,464
Moved out
3,220

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Martinsburg High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

    1,466 students

  • Martinsburg South Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

    746 students

  • Berkeley Heights Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

    700 students

  • Rosemont Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

    418 students

  • Tuscarora Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

    346 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$16,871

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,293
Loan principal$204,514
Down payment$51,128
Total interest paid$260,846

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.16
Monthly cost to own$1,638
Monthly rent$1,406

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
87th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
40th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 25401?
The typical home in 25401 is worth $255,642, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 25401?
Home values in 25401 are up 4.4% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 25401?
A typical home in 25401 rents for about $1,406 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 25401?
The effective property tax rate in 25401 is 0.6% — roughly $1,583 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 25401?
ZIP code 25401 has a population of 14,979 and a median household income of $51,909.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hancock, MD

    Typical home
    $257,453
    Gross yield
  • Great Cacapon CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $269,722
    Gross yield
  • Funkstown, MD

    Typical home
    $276,824
    Gross yield
  • Maugansville CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $279,472
    Gross yield
  • Highfield-Cascade CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $285,662
    Gross yield
  • Martinsburg, WV

    Typical home
    $288,282
    Gross yield
    7.0%

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