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 Moderate-density area
- $54,364
- Median income Below-median income area
- $148,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,396. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $148,800 (8% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,121; 87.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Raleigh County, so 25813 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 25813
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaver, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 25813.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 25813?
40.4
Median Age
64.0%
Male
36.0%
Female
1.4%
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?
$54,364
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$23,396
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 25813 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Beaver, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,364 48th percentile higher than 48% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,604housing units
2,604
Total Housing Units
2,181
Occupied Units
423
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$148,800
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 25813
Beaver (25813)
8,063 residents
- 25918
Shady Spring (25918)
4,430 residents
- 25832
Daniels (25832)
3,994 residents
- 25825 2,390
Cool Ridge (25825)
2,390 residents
- 25843 791
Ghent (25843)
791 residents
- 25871 695
Mabscott (25871)
695 residents
- 25873 607
Mac Arthur (25873)
607 residents
- 25906 287
Piney View (25906)
287 residents
- 25989 280
White Oak (25989)
280 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 25813 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 25813 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25843
Ghent (25843)
$86,767 median income
- 25918
Shady Spring (25918)
$79,323 median income
- 25832
Daniels (25832)
$74,184 median income
- 25907
Prince (25907)
$70,714 median income
- 25825
Cool Ridge (25825)
$57,795 median income
- 25813
Beaver (25813)
$54,364 median income
- 25911
Raleigh (25911)
$41,706 median income
- 25871 $31,250
Mabscott (25871)
$31,250 median income
- 25873 $26,788
Mac Arthur (25873)
$26,788 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 25813, 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 (8,063 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 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.
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