Martinsburg, WV GIS Map
Martinsburg is a city in Berkeley County, West Virginia, with a population of about 18,273. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Berkeley County
- Population
- 18,273
- Elevation
- 453 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4563, -77.9639
- ZIP codes (5)
- 25401, 25402, 25403, 25404, 25405
- Land area
- 6.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Martinsburg, WV
Martinsburg is a city in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 18,773 at the 2020 census, making Martinsburg the largest city in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and the sixth-most populous city in the state. It is a principal city of the Hagerstown–Martinsburg metropolitan area extending into Maryland, which had 293,844 residents in 2020.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Martinsburg, WV
The Martinsburg map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Martinsburg without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Martinsburg Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
18,904
Households
7,963
Median household income
$59,555
Median age
37.4 years
Median home value
$240,000
Median gross rent
$1,150/mo
Owner-occupied homes
47.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
Below poverty level
19.8%
Land area
6.6 sq mi
Population density
2,851 / sq mi
County
Martinsburg Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
17,227
April 2020 (estimates base)
18,739
July 2024 estimate
19,047
Change 2010-2020
+8.8%
Change 2020-2024
+1.6%
Photos of Martinsburg
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Martinsburg
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Martinsburg.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsburg Computing Center | 250 Murall Drive, 25430 | Owned | 385,234 | — |
| 244 Needy Road | 244 Needy Rd, 25405 | Owned | 162,916 | — |
| 408 Coast Guard Drive | 408 Coast Guard Dr, 25430 | Leased | 117,776 | Feb 2040 |
| Nmc - Building | 100 Forbes Dr, 25404 | Leased | 59,547 | Dec 2027 |
| U.S. Courthouse Martinsburg | 217 W King St, 25401 | Owned | 57,885 | — |
| Edwin Miller Professional Ctr | 1250 Edwin Miller Blvd, 25404 | Leased | 24,156 | Dec 2028 |
| Edwin Miller Professional Ctr | 1250 Edwin Miller Blvd, 25404 | Leased | 24,156 | May 2030 |
| Vessel Documentation | 792 T J Jackson Dr, 25419 | Leased | 21,655 | Dec 2030 |
| North Mall Plaza, Building E | 796 Foxcroft Ave, 25401 | Leased | 12,938 | Oct 2029 |
| North Mall Plaza, Building E | 796 Foxcroft Ave, 25401 | Leased | 12,938 | Mar 2030 |
| Tr Compass Pointe LLC Building #3 | 13 Compass Pt, 25404 | Leased | 12,000 | Mar 2039 |
| Meridian Commons | 40 Compass Pt, 25404 | Leased | 9,000 | May 2036 |
| Meridian Commons | 40 Compass Pt, 25404 | Leased | 9,000 | May 2036 |
| Martinsburg Childcare Center | 250 Murall Drive, 25430 | Owned | 8,219 | — |
| Mvb Banking Center | 651 Foxcroft Ave, 25401 | Leased | 7,556 | Feb 2035 |
| Mvb Banking Center | 651 Foxcroft Ave, 25401 | Leased | 7,556 | Sep 2027 |
| Meridian Commons I Martinsburg | 14 Compass Pt, 25404 | Leased | 6,345 | Aug 2040 |
| Atfe-Ftb Shop | 244 Needy Rd, 25405 | Owned | 5,495 | — |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Martinsburg
General soil map unit at the city center: Lowell-Frederick-Chilhowie-Carbo
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 11.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 45%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 77 cm
Soil Components
- Chilhowie16%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Carbo16%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Chilhowie14%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Carbo10%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Carbo6%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Chilhowie5%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Martinsburg
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Martinsburg 2, Wv weather station, elevation 460 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 23°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 42 | 45 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 79 | 67 | 56 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 23 | 24 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 33 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 2.82 | 2.60 | 3.73 | 3.60 | 4.20 | 3.51 | 4.12 | 3.04 | 4.17 | 3.35 | 3.01 | 3.28 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Martinsburg
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Berkeley County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 68.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Strong WindRelatively High
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Martinsburg FAQ
What county is Martinsburg in?
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Martinsburg, West Virginia is located in Berkeley County.
What is the population of Martinsburg?
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Martinsburg has a population of about 18,273, making it the number 8 of the 28 West Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Martinsburg?
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The elevation of Martinsburg is approximately 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Martinsburg?
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ZIP codes for Martinsburg include 25401, 25402, 25403, 25404, 25405.
What time zone is Martinsburg in?
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Martinsburg is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Martinsburg from Charleston?
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Martinsburg is about 212 miles from Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Martinsburg?
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Cities near Martinsburg include Shepherdstown, WV (9 miles); Charles Town, WV (13 miles); Harpers Ferry, WV (15 miles); Hagerstown, MD (18 miles); Winchester, VA (22 miles).
Local notes for Martinsburg, WV
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