City

Beckley, WV

2 ZIP codes  ·  Raleigh County  ·  West Virginia

👥30,869Population
💰$49,370Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$151,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 10.1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 5.4%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Black10.1%
Asian1.6%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma291 (1.5%)
HS Graduate6,703 (35.2%)
Some College2,789 (14.6%)
Associates3,010 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,548 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree4,704 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College14.6%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,370 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$151,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units15,185
Vacant Units2,566

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Beckley, WV

Beckley is a city in West Virginia, located in Raleigh County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 30,869 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Beckley is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,370 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Beckley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beckley is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.51%).

Beckley, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Beckley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25801 30,869 $49,370 $151,000 $842 5.4% 32.8% 65.3%

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