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Bradley, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25818, 25880.
Population
1,424
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
337
ZIP codes
2
Bradley and its ZIP codes
Bradley at a glance
- Bradley is about 4.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,641 a year, 27% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,700 (48% below West Virginia) and median rent is $874 a month.
Local data for Bradley, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bradley, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,641
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$84,700
Median rent
$874/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (162), Irish Americans (119), Chinese Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Bradley.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,486
32,153 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,961
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $8,852 per person
PPP loans
$1.3M
13 loans, 141 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bradley, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bradley, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bradley, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Bradley
2 in or overlapping Bradley. Population shown
Cities near Bradley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount HopeCity | 2.4 mi | 1.8 |
| PaxTown | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Glen JeanCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| BeckleyCity | 5.4 mi | 9.5 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MabscottTown | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| PrinceCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.9 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak HillCity | 8.6 mi | 9.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bradley, WV in?
- Bradley is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bradley, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bradley include 25818, 25880.
- What is the population of Bradley, WV?
- About 1,424 people live in Bradley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bradley?
- Nearby places include Prosperity (2.2 mi), Mount Hope (2.4 mi), Pax (4.3 mi), Stanaford (4.8 mi), Piney View (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023