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Berkeley County, WV
4 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
Population
129,514
Land area
321sq mi
People per sq mi
403
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Berkeley County
Berkeley County at a glance
- Berkeley County is about 5.5 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 2nd among 55 counties in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $80,815, 36% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,300 (64% above West Virginia) and median rent is $1,233 a month.
- Its largest cities are Martinsburg (18,904), Inwood (2,794) and Falling Waters (2,183).
Local data for Berkeley County, WV
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools38
- Colleges3
- Libraries4
- Banks25
- Post Offices8
- Parks21
- Grocery Stores36
- Restaurants252
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers9
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities13
- Historic Places83
Housing and community stats
Berkeley County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,815
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$266,300
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,233/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (23,929), Irish Americans (17,579), Italian Americans (5,631).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,877
38,558 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,203
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.04B
FY 2026, $8,495 per person
PPP loans
$80.21M
1,732 loans, 11,403 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$306K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Berkeley County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berkeley County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
917
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
150
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone83 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berkeley County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Berkeley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Berkeley County, WV?
- Martinsburg is the largest city or town in Berkeley County, with about 18,904 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Berkeley County?
- Berkeley County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 25401, 25403, 25404, 25405, 25413.
- What is the population of Berkeley County, WV?
- About 129,514 people live in Berkeley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Berkeley County?
- Berkeley County borders Washington County, MD, Frederick County, VA, Jefferson County, Morgan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023