The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25311 sells for about $160,000, or $63 per square foot.
Homes take about 9 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $918 a month.
ZIP 25311 — Charleston
The housing market in 25311 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing. Activity is driven by local demand for single-family residences near the Charleston urban core.
This ZIP is suitable for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking proximity to Charleston's employment core.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 9 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.8% · poverty 20.9% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25311, Kanawha County WV
Property taxes are administered by Kanawha County based on assessed values; tax rates vary by district within the county.
Residents typically commute into downtown Charleston via local arterial roads and highway connections.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the Kanawha River waterfront and downtown Charleston amenities.
The rental market consists of a mix of single-family homes and apartments with moderate demand.
The economy is anchored by state government, healthcare, and professional services in the nearby Charleston metropolitan area.
Public transit is available via local bus routes, and the area is served by major regional highway corridors.
The Kanawha County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Kanawha County and local school district tax levies.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides scenic views and recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.