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U.S. ZIP Code · WV25844

Raleigh County · Beckley, WV

Typical home value

$154,133[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.8%
5-year / yr
+4.2%
10-year / yr
+3.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-45.7%
vs metro
+5.7%
vs state
+8.9%
ZIP 25844 location in WV
Location of ZIP 25844 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 25844 is worth $154,133 — 5.7% above the Beckley, WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
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Typical annual tax
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#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
607[3]
Median household income
$30,526[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
2
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
1
  • Liberty High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

    459 students

  • Trap Hill Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

    347 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$779
Loan principal$123,306
Down payment$30,827
Total interest paid$157,270

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,062
Monthly rent

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
27th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 25844?
The typical home in 25844 is worth $154,133, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 25844?
Home values in 25844 are down 4.8% over the past year, and up 4.2% a year over five years.
Who lives in 25844?
ZIP code 25844 has a population of 607 and a median household income of $30,526.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • WV

    Typical home
    $152,925
    Gross yield
  • Lester, WV

    Typical home
    $151,543
    Gross yield
  • Oak Hill, WV

    Typical home
    $149,760
    Gross yield
  • Meadow Bridge, WV

    Typical home
    $146,435
    Gross yield
  • Beckley, WV

    Typical home
    $145,200
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Bolt CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $165,802
    Gross yield

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