Beckley, WV: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Beckley, WV is an incorporated city located in Raleigh County in the state of West Virginia. Our data estimates 57,942 residents, places it at 37.788°N, 81.184°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Beckley, WV?

What is the population of Beckley, WV?

Beckley has an estimated population of 57,942. That makes it the 7th largest of 401 places in West Virginia, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in West Virginia has about 630 residents, so Beckley is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in West Virginia with a similar population include Wheeling (75,392), Morgantown (72,458), Weirton (65,578), Parkersburg (62,566), Bluefield (40,640). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Beckley differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Beckley?

Beckley has about 1,676 people per square mile (647 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within West Virginia, it is denser than about 83% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Beckley use?

Beckley uses one ZIP code: 25801. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Beckley in?

Beckley is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 238 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Beckley located in West Virginia?

Beckley lies in the southwestern part of West Virginia, at 37.788° north latitude and 81.184° west longitude. The state capital, Charleston, is about 46 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Pulaski, VA, roughly 56 miles to the southeast, which shows how near Beckley is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Charleston, WV, 46 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Beckley, WV?

The closest listed place to Beckley is Oak Hill, WV, 13.9 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Beckley in?

Beckley is in Raleigh County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 54081. The county contains 19 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 18 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Shady Spring (3,366), Crab Orchard (2,579), Daniels (1,869), Prosperity (1,815), Bradley (1,741). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Beckley from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Beckley is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 332 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,084 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Beckley?

No. In our data, Beckley in Raleigh County, West Virginia is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Beckley?

If you are weighing Beckley, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.