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Beckley, West Virginia · ZIP 25801

Beckley — ZIP 25801

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Beckley (25801) scores 42/100 — Below Average for West Virginia. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $152K.

42OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency40%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100
Typical home value$152K
Median rent$1,113/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$152K

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,311

Violent Crime

267

Property Crime

2,044

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Raleigh County, West Virginia (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Hollywood ElementaryPK–05240
77%
67%
Crescent ElementaryPK–05304
62%
57%
Maxwell Hill ElementaryPK–05203
57%
42%
Stanaford Elementary SchoolPK–05199
52%
52%
Park Middle School06–08391
43%
52%
Cranberry-Prosperity ElementaryPK–05272
32%
32%
Stratton ElementaryPK–05312
22%
17%
Woodrow Wilson High School09–121,284
20%
50%
Beckley-Stratton Middle School06–08590
18%
34%
Beckley ElementaryPK–05260
17%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

30,869

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

42.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 25801 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 25801 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 25801 is approximately $152K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 25801 in Beckley has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.