| City: | Bradley, West Virginia |
| County: | Raleigh County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:43:39 PM |
| Population: | 486 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8664, -81.1923 |
| Land Area: | 0.512 sq mi |
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Bradley sits in West Virginia's Raleigh County coal country. This small community of 486 people relies entirely on PO Box service for mail delivery. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents have no alternative to picking up mail at the local post office. The Bradley post office maintains 339 PO Boxes for 236 households, a ratio of 1.44 boxes per home. That higher-than-expected number suggests the post office serves residents from surrounding areas who also depend on this location for mail.
All 53 delivery records in the ZIP+4 database show addresses on Robert C Byrd Drive, named for the longtime West Virginia senator. The addresses include unit designations, indicating a multi-unit housing development along this road. The ZIP itself doesn't have defined geographic boundaries. It exists as a point location within the larger 25880 ZIP Code territory.
Bradley's population skews toward working-age adults with a median age of 39.2 years. The workforce leans heavily toward transportation, warehousing, and utilities, with 118 workers in that sector alone. Median household income runs $90,516, well above the national median, though home values stay modest at $84,100. Most housing stock dates back generations, with 168 of 258 units (65%) built before 1939. About 28 homes are mobile units. Homeownership stands at 60%, with the remaining 40% renting.
Mail sent to Bradley requires a PO Box number. There's no street delivery available in this ZIP.
Single street named for longtime West Virginia senator, with unit designations indicating apartment or townhouse complex.
ZIP Code 25818 has 486 residents and 236 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 39.2 years, younger than the state (42.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (3.5%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 486Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 163Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 949.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $85,938Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 236Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $83,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.74Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 649 | 611 | 553 | 408 | 278 | 165 | 283 | 413 | 457 | 461 | 492 | 318 | 310 | 163 |
| Decennial Census | 472 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 486 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.2
Male Median Age: 49.4
Female Median Age: 36.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 27 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 35 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 15 | 24 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 49 | 34 | 32 | 37 | 25 | 36 | 22 | 43 | 19 | 35 | 40 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| White: | 437 | 91.04% |
| Black: | 17 | 3.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 2.92% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.42% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 2.08% |
| Total: | 480 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 231 | 47.53% | 49.4 years |
| Females: | 255 | 52.47% | 36.3 years |
| Total: | 486 | 100% | 39.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 163 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 163 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 163 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $85,938, which is well above the national median ($80,734), is up $24,741 (40.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,394. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (52.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,197 | $62,788 | $62,873 | $65,236 | $67,730 | $36,509 | $36,364 | $0 | $36,544 | $36,894 | $0 | $0 | $90,516 | $85,938 |
| Median Family Income | $44,630 | $46,518 | $46,734 | $65,676 | $74,712 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $63,333 | $65,000 | $62,656 | $39,522 | $0 | $35,647 | $35,947 | $0 | $35,772 | $36,098 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $28,922 | $32,250 | $32,250 | $30,431 | $0 | $0 | $34,612 | $36,012 | $39,493 | $39,939 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $36,797 | $36,368 | $37,664 | $37,138 | $36,414 | $38,860 | $40,117 | $24,464 | $22,794 | $23,056 | $25,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 48 | 44.86% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 59 | 55.14% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 47.92% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 25 | 52.08% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 48 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $83,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $44,900 (34.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $83,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $640 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $714. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 39.62%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,400 | $128,800 | $80,400 | $142,900 | $159,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $84,100 | $83,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $640 | $670 | $662 | $676 | $0 | $587 | $581 | $703 | $714 | $715 | $764 | $834 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 64 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 64 | 60.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 42 | 39.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 41 | 38.68% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 42 | 39.62% |
| Other Units: | 23 | 21.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 106 | 100% |
In 2024, 43.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 89.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 24.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.08%). College enrollment is 47.92%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 17 | 15.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 25 | 23.36% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 16.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 21.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 24 | 22.43% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 107 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 47 | 43.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 90 | 38.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 146 | 61.86% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 236 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 236 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 41.3% | 40.0% | 24.4% | 18.2% | 55.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 25 | 52.08% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 23 | 47.92% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 52.08% |
ZIP Code 25818 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 236 people with an annual payroll of $10,589,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 355Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,457,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,589,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 236Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 25818 is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia, within the Beckley, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13220) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 78,859 people, about 0.62% of whom live in ZIP Code 25818. It covers 0.512 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Beckley, WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 13220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 78,859Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.512 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5409676Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bradley CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 25818 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.