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Raleigh, WV
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25911.
Population
325
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,753
ZIP codes
1
Raleigh and its ZIP codes
Raleigh at a glance
- Raleigh is about 24 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Raleigh, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Raleigh County. PPP loans are for Raleigh.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
24.5%
U.S. 12.8% +11.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Raleigh
1 in or overlapping Raleigh. Population shown
Cities near Raleigh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 4.4 |
| MacArthurCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.9 |
| SpragueCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| MabscottTown | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| BeckleyCity | 2.9 mi | 9.5 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| DanielsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.6 |
| StanafordCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| SophiaTown | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| EcclesCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ProsperityCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Shady SpringCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Piney ViewCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.1 |
| Coal CityCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 6.3 |
| Glen WhiteCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| LesterTown | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Raleigh, WV in?
- Raleigh is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Raleigh, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Raleigh include 25911.
- What is the population of Raleigh, WV?
- About 325 people live in Raleigh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Raleigh?
- Nearby places include Beaver (1.7 mi), MacArthur (2.2 mi), Sprague (2.4 mi), Mabscott (2.4 mi), Beckley (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023