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ZIP 25801

Part of Beckley, WV
Pop. 31,128·Raleigh County·12th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,113/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$852
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ZIP 25801 · $1,113
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,356/yr
At $1,113/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyRaleigh County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +3.1% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 25801 covers Beckley, WV. The median rent here is $1,113/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($56,836/yr), ZIP 25801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 25801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 25801 (Beckley, WV) is $1,113. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 25801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 25801's median rent of $1,113/mo is $852 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 25801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #12 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,113/mo.

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 $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,113/mo in ZIP 25801. The local median household income is $56,836/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 25801?

Rent in ZIP 25801 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 25801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 25801 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,113/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($56,836/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 25801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 25801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.1% of ZIP 25801 households are renters, while 66.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 25801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 25801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 25801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,113/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 25801's median household income ($56,836/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 25801 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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