Beckley, WV · standard
ZIP Code 25801
Raleigh County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,590
- 157/sq mi High-density area
- $56,836
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beckley pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 157
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25801 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 25801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 33,590 residents across 214.1 square miles, a density of 157 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 25801 reports a modest median household income of $56,836 (2% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,849. The poverty rate is 23.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $158,900 (15% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 66.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $882.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Raleigh County, so 25801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 25801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beckley, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25801.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
248 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
174 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 94
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 93
Accommodation and food services
93 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 83
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 25801, Beckley, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,590
Population
214.1
Area (sq mi)
157
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 25801?
42.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,836
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$29,849
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25801 ranks nationally
Beckley, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,836 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,953housing units
14,953
Total Housing Units
12,474
Occupied Units
2,479
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,900
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$882
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 25801 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 147 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 160 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 179 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 194 |
| 2024 | +0.3% | 194 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,009 business establishments in ZIP 25801, employing approximately 17,612 people with a combined annual payroll of $825,954,000.
1,009
Businesses
17,612
Employees
$826.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 248 | 24.6% |
| Retail trade | 174 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 93 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 47 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 3.7% |
| Information | 22 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 25801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25801
Beckley (25801)
33,590 residents
- 25880 6,928
Mount Hope (25880)
6,928 residents
- 25827 2,488
Crab Orchard (25827)
2,488 residents
- 25844 1,417
Glen Daniel (25844)
1,417 residents
- 25878 930
Midway (25878)
930 residents
- 25871 695
Mabscott (25871)
695 residents
- 25873 607
Mac Arthur (25873)
607 residents
- 25836 488
Eccles (25836)
488 residents
- 25818 472
Bradley (25818)
472 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25818
Bradley (25818)
$85,938 median income
- 25801
Beckley (25801)
$56,836 median income
- 25827
Crab Orchard (25827)
$41,198 median income
- 25880
Mount Hope (25880)
$36,264 median income
- 25871 $31,250
Mabscott (25871)
$31,250 median income
- 25844 $30,526
Glen Daniel (25844)
$30,526 median income
- 25873 $26,788
Mac Arthur (25873)
$26,788 median income
- 25878 $25,878
Midway (25878)
$25,878 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 25801 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25836 | Eccles, WV | 488 | 2.8 mi |
| 25827 | Crab Orchard, WV | 2,488 | 5.3 mi |
| 25871 | Mabscott, WV | 695 | 3.9 mi |
| 25873 | Mac Arthur, WV | 607 | 4.9 mi |
| 25818 | Bradley, WV | 472 | 4.7 mi |
| 25849 | Glen White, WV | 266 | 6.0 mi |
| 25932 | Surveyor, WV | 339 | 5.0 mi |
| 25880 | Mount Hope, WV | 6,928 | 5.2 mi |
| 25878 | Midway, WV | 930 | 6.8 mi |
| 25844 | Glen Daniel, WV | 1,417 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25801, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,590 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 25801 in?
ZIP code 25801 (Beckley) is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Raleigh County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/raleigh-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 25801?
ZIP code 25801 in Beckley, WV has a population of 33,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25801?
The median household income in ZIP 25801 is $56,836, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25801?
The median home value in ZIP 25801 is $158,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 25801 is White at 80.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25801?
ZIP code 25801 has 1,009 business establishments employing approximately 17,612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25801 are: Health care and social assistance (248), Retail trade (174), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25801 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 25801?
In ZIP code 25801, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 25801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25801 is 18.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 25801?
In ZIP code 25801, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25801 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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