The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25630 sells for about $115,000, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 25630 — Lorado
The housing market in 25630 remains soft, characterized by low transaction volumes and declining year-over-year prices. Economic stagnation and a shrinking population base continue to exert downward pressure on home values, making it a buyer-friendly but slow-moving market.
This area is best suited for local workers and retirees seeking low-cost housing, though it presents challenges for those requiring proximity to major urban job centers.
Median prices moved down 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.3% · poverty 19.4% — a mixed stability 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 1.8%/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 25630, Logan County WV
Crime rates in the Logan area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Logan County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural Appalachian districts regarding funding and student performance outcomes.
The area is subject to significant flood risk due to its proximity to the Guyandotte River and mountainous terrain, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area historically reliant on coal mining and timber; current efforts focus on small-scale retail and public sector employment.
Property taxes are assessed by Logan County based on a 60% of fair market value formula, with rates determined by local levies and state-mandated school district requirements.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along US-119 toward regional employment hubs in Charleston or Huntington.
Local recreation centers on outdoor activities including fishing and hiking in nearby state forests, with limited commercial shopping options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and high demand for affordable units, with limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is transitioning away from traditional coal extraction, with healthcare and local government serving as the primary stable employers.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles; public transit options are extremely limited.
Development is largely focused on infrastructure maintenance and flood mitigation rather than new residential expansion.
The Logan County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a cyclical basis with limited market-driven volatility.
Parcels are subject to Logan County school levies and various municipal utility district fees.
Insurance premiums are rising due to regional flood risk and the high cost of rebuilding in mountainous terrain.
West Virginia continues to experience net domestic out-migration, particularly among younger working-age populations.
West Virginia is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid processing of delinquent mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure form covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from census.gov 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.
A major regional park offering camping, hiking, and a seasonal theater.
Provides local fishing and boating access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.