The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25628 sells for about $85,000, or $65 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 25628 — Kistler
The housing market in 25628 remains stable with low transaction volume and modest price growth. Market conditions are driven by limited inventory and a rural demographic profile, resulting in a slow-paced environment with minimal speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, retirees, or budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing in a rural setting, rather than investors or commuters looking for high-growth urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 19.8% · poverty 21.6% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 2.5%/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 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 25628, Logan County WV
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than national averages, though property-related incidents remain the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving this area are part of the Logan County school system, which faces challenges typical of rural West Virginia districts regarding funding and student performance metrics.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with local creek and river systems, and property insurance premiums are influenced by regional topography and wildfire risk assessments.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily reliant on legacy industries; there is minimal new large-scale commercial or infrastructure development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Logan County based on a statewide valuation formula; there are no municipal income taxes, and homestead exemptions are available for qualifying residents.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in Logan or nearby industrial centers via state routes.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including access to local trails, hunting, and fishing areas within the surrounding Appalachian terrain.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is historically tied to coal mining and related support services, with ongoing efforts to diversify into small-scale retail and public sector employment.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state and county road networks; there is no public transit system serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within this ZIP code.
The Logan County Assessor manages property valuations, which are updated periodically based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to county-level school and emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional flood and storm-related risk factors.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 25628.
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 access for fishing and recreational boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.