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U.S. ZIP Code · WV25801

Raleigh County · Beckley, WV

Typical home value

$145,200[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.1%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-48.9%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+2.6%
ZIP 25801 location in WV
Location of ZIP 25801 in WV

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 25801 is worth $145,200. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,105 a month — a 9.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,105[2]
Gross yield
9.1%[2]
Cap rate
5.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$737[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Raleigh County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
31,128[3]
Median household income
$56,836[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Raleigh County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4[5]
Moved in
1,205
Moved out
1,209

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • Woodrow Wilson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

    1,265 students

  • Beckley-Stratton Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

    634 students

  • Park Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

    411 students

  • Stratton Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

    328 students

  • Crescent Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

    292 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield9.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.5%
Annual rent$13,260

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$734
Loan principal$116,160
Down payment$29,040
Total interest paid$148,156

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.83
Monthly cost to own$917
Monthly rent$1,105

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
65th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 25801?
The typical home in 25801 is worth $145,200, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 25801?
Home values in 25801 are down 3.1% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 25801?
A typical home in 25801 rents for about $1,105 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 25801?
The effective property tax rate in 25801 is 0.5% — roughly $737 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 25801?
ZIP code 25801 has a population of 31,128 and a median household income of $56,836.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Meadow Bridge, WV

    Typical home
    $146,435
    Gross yield
  • Oak Hill, WV

    Typical home
    $149,760
    Gross yield
  • Lester, WV

    Typical home
    $151,543
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $152,925
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $154,133
    Gross yield
  • Crab Orchard CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $133,854
    Gross yield

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