ZIP Code 25401

In ZIP code 25401, which takes in Martinsburg, homes carry a median value of $229,200 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.53%. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what many markets demand, even though median household income here is $51,909 and per-capita income reaches $30,131. Buyers stretching to purchase at the median price would still find the yearly levy takes a smaller bite than in places with steeper rates. A 7.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases, adding a separate cost that shapes the overall expense of living in this area.