ZIP code 25865: Lester, WV
25865 is a ZIP code in Lester, West Virginia, mainly in Raleigh County, part of the Beckley, WV metro area. About 1,573 people live here.
- Population
- 1,573
- Median household income
- $38,173
- Typical home value
- $158,600+2.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $975gross, per month
- Median age
- 63.3
- Homeowners
- 86.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 25865 details
| City | Lester |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Metro area | Beckley, WV |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 30.5 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 52 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 34.1 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 37.71154, -81.36241 |
Median rent in 25865 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $604/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,110/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 25865
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25920 | Slab Fork, WV | 2.2 mi | 330 |
| 25848 | Glen Rogers, WV | 3.5 mi | 131 |
| 25932 | Surveyor, WV | 4.4 mi | 167 |
| 25839 | Fairdale, WV | 4.8 mi | 390 |
| 25849 | Glen White, WV | 4.8 mi | 193 |
| 25817 | Bolt, WV | 5.0 mi | 195 |
| 25870 | Maben, WV | 5.1 mi | 19 |
| 25921 | Sophia, WV | 5.6 mi | 1,989 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 25865?
A typical home in ZIP code 25865 is worth about $158,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $38,173 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $158,600 homeWhat can a $38,173 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 25865
What city is ZIP code 25865?
ZIP code 25865 is in Lester, WV, in Raleigh County.
What county is ZIP code 25865 in?
25865 is mainly in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 25865?
About 1,573 people live in ZIP code 25865, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 25865 in?
25865 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.