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Beaver, WV · standard

ZIP Code 25813

Raleigh County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,063
52/sq mi
$54,364
Median income
$148,800
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaver pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 25813 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 25813 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaver, Raleigh County, West Virginia, home to 8,063 residents across 155.1 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 25813 reports a modest median household income of $54,364 (6% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,396. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $148,800 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,121 monthly, and 87.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 25813, plus 6 more within Raleigh County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 25813

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaver, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25813.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 25813, Beaver, 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

8,063

Population

155.1

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 25813?

40.4

Median Age

64.0%

Male

36.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 81.1%
African American 16.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$54,364

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$23,396

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 25813 ranks nationally

Beaver, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,364 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,604

Total Housing Units

2,181

Occupied Units

423

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$148,800

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,121

Median Rent

1982

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

+4.6%

YoY Change (2023)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 25813 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +9.9% 156
2020 +5.7% 165
2021 +3.3% 170
2022 +14.6% 195
2023 +4.6% 204

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 161 business establishments in ZIP 25813, employing approximately 2,319 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,095,000.

161

Businesses

2,319

Employees

$96.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 22 13.7%
Retail trade 21 13.0%
Construction 19 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 18 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 15 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.6%
Finance and insurance 8 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.3%
Manufacturing 6 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 25813 vs 25832 →

ZIP 25813 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25813 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 25813 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 25813 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25832 Daniels, WV 3,994 2.4 mi
25911 Raleigh, WV 55 2.9 mi
25906 Piney View, WV 287 5.5 mi
25871 Mabscott, WV 695 5.2 mi
25873 Mac Arthur, WV 607 5.5 mi
25989 White Oak, WV 280 5.9 mi
25918 Shady Spring, WV 4,430 6.4 mi
25907 Prince, WV 123 7.3 mi
25825 Cool Ridge, WV 2,390 7.7 mi
25843 Ghent, WV 791 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Raleigh County

25801 standard
Beckley, WV
Pop: 33,590
25880 standard
Mount Hope, WV
Pop: 6,928
25918 standard
Shady Spring, WV
Pop: 4,430
25832 standard
Daniels, WV
Pop: 3,994
25827 standard
Crab Orchard, WV
Pop: 2,488
25825 standard
Cool Ridge, WV
Pop: 2,390

Related Areas

Raleigh County Beaver, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 25813 in? ▼
ZIP code 25813 (Beaver) 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 25813? ▼
ZIP code 25813 in Beaver, WV has a population of 8,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 25813? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 25813 is $54,364, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 25813? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 25813 is $148,800, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 25813? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 25813 is White at 81.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 25813? ▼
ZIP code 25813 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 2,319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 25813? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 25813 are: Wholesale trade (22), Retail trade (21), Construction (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 25813? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 25813 increased by 4.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 25813? ▼
In ZIP code 25813, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 25813? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 25813 is 25.3 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 25813? ▼
In ZIP code 25813, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 25813? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 25813 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.