The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25625 sells for about $115,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 25625 — Holden
The housing market in 25625 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited new construction, resulting in a slow-moving but steady environment.
This area is best suited for local workers and those seeking affordable, rural living who prioritize proximity to natural outdoor amenities over urban convenience.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 8.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25625, Logan County WV
The area contains parcels identified in high-risk flood hazard zones, typical of the mountainous terrain in Logan County.
The local economy remains heavily influenced by legacy coal industry infrastructure with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Logan County based on a statewide appraisal formula; special districts include local school and emergency service levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via local state routes toward Logan for employment and services.
The area offers proximity to rugged outdoor recreation, including ATV trails and forest access, with limited retail and dining options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workforce needs.
The economy is historically tied to coal mining and related support services, with ongoing efforts to diversify into tourism and regional logistics.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on state-maintained secondary roads; public transit options are minimal.
Development is largely restricted by topography, with most activity focused on infrastructure maintenance rather than new residential expansion.
The Logan County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Logan County school district taxes and local emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 local fishing and recreational access.
Extensive regional trail system for off-road vehicles.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.