County ProfileWV
Raleigh County
Population: 74,591 · 43 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
74,591
People
Median age
42.9
Housing
Total households
29,004
Income
Median household income
$52,150
Housing
Total housing units
34,604
Employment
Employment rate
45.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.8%
County details
Local time 01:53:26(ET)| Name | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 43total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 30 Standard13 PO Box |
| Area code | 304, 681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 37.7624694, -81.2646719 |
| Land area | 605 sq miles(1,566.9 km²) |
Map of Raleigh county, West Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Raleigh County
Compare the largest cities in Raleigh County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 17,286 | $45,826 | 2ZIPs |
| Shady Spring | 3,169 | $67,407 | 1ZIPs |
| Crab Orchard | 2,416 | $43,792 | 1ZIPs |
| Cool Ridge | 2,045 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bradley | 1,928 | $43,641 | 1ZIPs |
| Coal City | 1,689 | $20,491 | 1ZIPs |
| Daniels | 1,654 | $60,278 | 1ZIPs |
| Prosperity | 1,345 | $85,094 | 1ZIPs |
| Mabscott | 1,341 | $57,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Glen Daniel | 1,219 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stanaford | 1,215 | $44,219 | 1ZIPs |
| Midway | 1,192 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sophia | 1,130 | $36,080 | 1ZIPs |
| Beaver | 1,129 | $30,870 | 1ZIPs |
| Fairdale | 974 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Naoma | 939 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Piney View | 902 | $66,422 | 1ZIPs |
| Ghent | 582 | $109,692 | 1ZIPs |
| Mac Arthur | 582 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Arnett | 538 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bolt | 518 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rock Creek | 408 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Odd | 362 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lester | 338 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Eccles | 334 | — | 1ZIPs |
| White Oak | 319 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Glen White | 245 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Raleigh | 245 | $47,788 | 1ZIPs |
| Artie | 243 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Surveyor | 224 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Clear Creek | 221 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Slab Fork | 211 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Dorothy | 207 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Josephine | 167 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Dry Creek | 165 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Amigo | 148 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Colcord | 148 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rhodell | 141 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Helen | 137 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Saxon | 103 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Princewick | 82 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Harper | 51 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Raleigh County
Review the most populated postal areas across Raleigh County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25801 | Beckley | $56,836 | 31,369 |
| 25813 | Beaver | $54,364 | 7,017 |
| 25918 | Shady Spring | $79,323 | 4,517 |
| 25832 | Daniels | $74,184 | 4,487 |
| 25921 | Sophia | $35,451 | 2,663 |
| 25827 | Crab Orchard | $41,198 | 2,077 |
| 25825 | Cool Ridge | $57,795 | 2,045 |
| 25865 | Lester | $38,173 | 1,649 |
| 25844 | Glen Daniel | $30,526 | 1,219 |
| 25878 | Midway | $25,878 | 1,192 |
| 25823 | Coal City | — | 1,044 |
| 25839 | Fairdale | — | 974 |
| 25140 | Naoma | — | 939 |
| 25843 | Ghent | $86,767 | 936 |
| 25871 | Mabscott | $31,250 | 922 |
| 25836 | Eccles | — | 813 |
| 25873 | Mac Arthur | $26,788 | 582 |
| 25007 | Arnett | $38,177 | 538 |
| 25817 | Bolt | — | 514 |
| 25909 | Prosperity | $86,484 | 494 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS