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U.S. ZIP Code · WV25868

Fayette County · Beckley, WV

Typical home value

$152,925[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.7%
5-year / yr
+8.9%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-46.2%
vs metro
+4.9%
vs state
+8.0%
ZIP 25868 location in WV
Location of ZIP 25868 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 25868 is worth $152,925 — 4.9% above the Beckley, WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$968[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
610[3]
Median household income
[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-24[5]
Moved in
734
Moved out
758

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Divide Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

    198 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$773
Loan principal$122,340
Down payment$30,585
Total interest paid$156,038

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$981
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
92nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 25868?
The typical home in 25868 is worth $152,925, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 25868?
Home values in 25868 are up 8.7% over the past year, and up 8.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 25868?
The effective property tax rate in 25868 is 0.6% — roughly $968 a year on a typical home.

#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
    $154,133
    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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