Raleigh
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Raleigh is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 245 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,228 ft (679 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beckley, 1.0 miles N.
- 245residents (2020 Census)
- 2,228 ftelevation · 679 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 1,322 / sq mipopulation density
- 25911ZIP code
About Raleigh
Raleigh is an unincorporated community and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. Raleigh is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) southeast of downtown Beckley. Raleigh has a post office with ZIP code 25911.
The community was named for its location within Raleigh County. The Raleigh Coal and Coke Company was the primary mining company within this location.
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- Median household income
- $47,788
- Median home value
- $46,000
- Median age
- 37.7
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Raleigh had 245 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 245 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,322 per sq mi (510 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Raleigh at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 245 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,228 ft (679 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7597° N, 81.1680° W |
| ZIP code | 25911 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5466748 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Raleigh
- Beckley1.0 mi N
- Beaver1.9 mi S
- MacArthur2.1 mi SW
- Sprague2.5 mi N
- Mabscott2.6 mi W
- Daniels3.3 mi SE
- Crab Orchard3.7 mi W
- Stanaford3.8 mi N
- Eccles5.4 mi W
- Prosperity5.6 mi N
- Piney View5.9 mi NE
- Sophia5.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Raleigh
What county is Raleigh in?
Raleigh is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Raleigh, WV?
245 people lived in Raleigh at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Raleigh, WV?
The ZIP code of Raleigh is 25911.
What is the elevation of Raleigh?
2,228 feet (679 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Raleigh?
Beckley (1.0 mi), Beaver (1.9 mi), MacArthur (2.1 mi), Sprague (2.5 mi), Mabscott (2.6 mi).
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