Beckley, WV GIS Map
Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with a population of about 17,614. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Raleigh County
- Population
- 17,614
- Elevation
- 2,420 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7782, -81.1882
- ZIP codes (2)
- 25801, 25802
- Land area
- 9.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Beckley, WV
Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 17,286 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of the Beckley metropolitan area of Southern West Virginia, home to 115,079 residents in 2020. Beckley was founded on April 4, 1838, and was long known for its ties to the coal mining industry. It is the home of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology, as well as an annex of Concord University and the University of Charleston.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Beckley, WV
The Beckley map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Beckley without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Beckley Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
16,818
Households
7,050
Median household income
$45,826
Median age
42.3 years
Median home value
$158,000
Median gross rent
$869/mo
Owner-occupied homes
55.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
Below poverty level
28.9%
Land area
9.5 sq mi
Population density
1,771 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Beckley
Beckley Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
17,614
April 2020 (estimates base)
17,270
July 2024 estimate
16,515
Change 2010-2020
-2.0%
Change 2020-2024
-4.4%
Photos of Beckley
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Beckley
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Beckley.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Byrd FB & Chse | 110 N Heber St, 25801 | Owned | 154,527 | — |
| Crossroads Mall Mount Hope | 5475 Robert C Byrd Dr Suite 3, 25880 | Leased | 9,312 | May 2034 |
| Raleigh County Airport | 176 Airport Cir, 25813 | Leased | 1,006 | Oct 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Beckley
General soil map unit at the city center: Gilpin-Dekalb
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 10.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 53%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 77 cm
Soil Components
- Gilpin24%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Dekalb22%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Gilpin18%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Dekalb14%
Inceptisols · Typic Dystrudepts
- Gilpin10%
Ultisols · Typic Hapludults
- Ernest9%
Ultisols · Aquic Fragiudults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Beckley
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Beckley Va Hospital, Wv weather station, elevation 2,330 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 79°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 19°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
38.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 71 | 76 | 79 | 78 | 73 | 63 | 53 | 43 |
| Avg low °F | 19 | 21 | 27 | 36 | 46 | 54 | 58 | 57 | 50 | 39 | 29 | 23 |
| Precip. in | 3.09 | 2.87 | 3.79 | 3.78 | 4.56 | 4.12 | 5.36 | 3.73 | 3.31 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 3.53 |
| Snow in | 12.8 | 10.0 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 7.9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Beckley
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Raleigh County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 65.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively Low
- WildfireRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Beckley FAQ
What county is Beckley in?
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Beckley, West Virginia is located in Raleigh County.
What is the population of Beckley?
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Beckley has a population of about 17,614, making it the number 9 of the 28 West Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Beckley?
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The elevation of Beckley is approximately 2,420 feet (738 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Beckley?
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ZIP codes for Beckley include 25801, 25802.
What time zone is Beckley in?
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Beckley is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Beckley from Charleston?
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Beckley is about 46 miles from Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Beckley?
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Cities near Beckley include Hinton, WV (18 miles); Fayetteville, WV (20 miles); Princeton, WV (29 miles); Bluefield, WV (35 miles); Summersville, WV (39 miles).
Local notes for Beckley, WV
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