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Beckley, WV — ZIP 25801

Population: 31,128 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 25801 (Beckley, WV) is $151,534 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,500 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,068/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$151,534

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$151,534
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.3%
10-year appreciation
+56.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$157,522
House Price Index (state)
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$195,500
Median list price
$164,950
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
+23.3%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
144
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
104
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,068/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$667/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
BECKLEY-STRATTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, CRANBERRY-PROSPERITY ELEMENTARY, CRESCENT ELEMENTARY, HOLLYWOOD ELEMENTARY, MAXWELL HILL ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area (13.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in
Annual snowfall
36.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,664
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,775

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (15 mi)
National parks include
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BECKLEY VA MEDICAL CENTER, BECKLEY ARH HOSPITAL, RALEIGH GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.7%
Median annual property tax
$765
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,114
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 25801State medianUS median
Median home value$151,534$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$195,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,068/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$765$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 25801?
$151,534.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 25801?
$195,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 25801?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 25801?
Typical rent: $1,068/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 25801?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 25801?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 25801?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 25801?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 25801?
11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 25801 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 25801?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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