ZIP Code · WV

ZIP 25801

Part of Beckley, WV

Pop. 31,128·Raleigh County·12th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,044/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.2%

Month-over-Month

+3.5%

vs US Median

-$888

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ZIP 25801 · $1,044

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$720

1 BR

$720

2 BR

$950

3 BR

$1,320

4 BR+

$1,390

Research median

$950/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of West Virginia

Rent in ZIP 25801 changed +15.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($56,836) is $1,421 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,390).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 25801. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,528/yr

At $1,044/mo median

Location

CityBeckley

StateWV

CountyRaleigh County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.2% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 25801 (Beckley, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,128

Median income

$56,836

Median age

42.6

Renters

33.1%

Age distribution

23%

18.3%

24.8%

22.4%

Under 1823%

18–3418.3%

35–5424.8%

55–6411.5%

65+22.4%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

80.9%

White80.9%

Black10.4%

Hispanic2.4%

Asian1.5%

Other4.8%

Education (25+)

12.2%

33.9%

28.4%

25.5%

No HS diploma12.2%

HS diploma33.9%

Some college28.4%

Bachelor's+25.5%

Housing tenure

66.9%

33.1%

Owner66.9%

Renter33.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 25801 in Beckley, WV has changed in 5 years

Income

$42,880 → $56,836

up 32.5%

Population

31,632 → 31,128

down 1.6%

Renter share

31% → 33.1%

+2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

21.8% → 25.5%

+3.7 pts

Median age

41.3 → 42.6

+1.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $42,880 to $56,836 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.5% shift. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 31,632 residents to roughly 31,128. Renters now make up 33.1% of households, compared with 31% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.5% of adults here, versus 21.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 25801 covers Beckley, WV. The median rent here is $1,044/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($56,836/yr), ZIP 25801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 25801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,044/mo in ZIP 25801. The local median household income is $56,836/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25801?

Rent in ZIP 25801 has risen 15.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 25801 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 25801 is one of the more affordable among West Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #12 of 17 at $1,044/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 25801 changed +15.2%, against a typical +3.5% across the 14 West Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

Income Affordability

22%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,044/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 25801's median household income ($56,836/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25801 22%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2.36–5.12%

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