25801 ZIP Code
Beckley, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 25801 |
| City/Town: | Beckley |
| County: | Raleigh |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,056 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,612 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,851 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,111 |
| Median Home Value: | $138,700 |
| Land Area: | 99.0 sq miles
256.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.8406, -81.2707 |
Population Information (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,056 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,433 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,623 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,862 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,891 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,672 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,930 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,987 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,264 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,952 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,366 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,874 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,286 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,537 | 14.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,709 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 726 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $138,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $837 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,111 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,603 | 83.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,508 | 16.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,579 | 68.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,024 | 31.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,714 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 733 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,958 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,620 | 35.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,865 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,758 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,938 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,842 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (25801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,612 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,926 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,225 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,851 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,842 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,806 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 929 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,163 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,137 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,264 | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 344 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,598 | 82.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,423 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 365 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 37 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,630 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 400 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 580 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 202 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 97 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 233 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (25801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,242 | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 801 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,864 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,130 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,475 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,843 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,335 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,019 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 453 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 441 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (25801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,644 | 81.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,100 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 218 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 111 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 560 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (25801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 197 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 527 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 521 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 398 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,592 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 649 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 397 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 250 | 2.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 948 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,527 | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,619 | 13.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 392 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 789 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,989 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,125 | 61.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,243 | 55.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,518 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (25801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,275 | 65.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,952 | 47.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,557 | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,098 | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 368 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,815 | 22.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (25801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,425 | 75.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 349 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 157 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 614 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 215 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 413 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 582 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,356 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (25801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 268 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 974 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,866 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,564 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,635 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,355 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,411 | 16.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,309 | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,729 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (25801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 572 | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 800 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,013 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,450 | 42.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,567 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 709 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (25801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,465 | 43.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 125 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,715 | 53.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 85 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 157 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (25801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,667 | 13.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,757 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,422 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,757 | 13.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (25801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,193 | 13.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,715 | 20.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,780 | 20.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,708 | 19.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,480 | 17.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 387 | 4.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 281 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (25801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,070 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $408 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $837 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,603 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,377 | 42.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,891 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,552 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,290 | 34.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,649 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,911 | 39.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (25801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,588 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,479 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,727 | 45.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 557 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,725 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,101 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (25801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,336 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 286 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 221 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,187 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,335 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,307 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,264 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,003 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,507 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,112 | 23.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 379 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,915 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,818 | 39.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (25801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,953 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,505 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,408 | 53.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,008 | 44.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 664 | 14.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 89 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (25801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,606 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 92 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 450 | 489.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 450 | 489.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 450 | 489.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 52 | 56.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 13.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 33.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 30 | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 9.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (25801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,194 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,990 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,204 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 601 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 339 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 173 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 91 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (25801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,603 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,025 | 87.5% | 89.4% |
Beckley, WV25801