Beckley, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 25801 serves a portion of Beckley, West Virginia, within Raleigh County. This community is home to approximately 19,665 residents, with a median age of 41.8 years. The median household income of $30,055 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $159,291 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 49% owner-occupied and 51% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Beckley is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 22% and an unemployment rate of 6.8%, 25801 reflects the economic character of Raleigh County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 19,665 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,881 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $30,055 | ↓ 55% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $159,291 | ↓ 47% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ↑ 74% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.1% | ↑ 129% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 22% | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 49% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 51% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 10,422 | — |