The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25504 sells for about $217,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 70 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 25504 — Barboursville
The housing market in 25504 shows steady appreciation with a median home value of $217,000, reflecting a 6.7% year-over-year increase. While demand remains competitive, recent data suggests a slight softening in momentum over the last three months. The market is driven by local employment stability and its appeal as a suburban residential hub for the Huntington area.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban environment with convenient access to the Huntington metro area, while offering more space than the urban core.
Median prices moved up 6.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 70 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
24% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.8% — 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 4.6%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 25504, Cabell County WV
Crime trends in the Barboursville area are generally considered stable, with local safety metrics performing favorably compared to the broader Huntington-Ashland metropolitan region.
The area is served by the Cabell County School District, which maintains a generally positive reputation for its public education offerings in the region.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area's natural-hazard risk as relatively moderate, with ice storms, heatwaves, and inland flooding identified as the primary environmental concerns.
Economic momentum is supported by local retail and service sectors, with proximity to Huntington providing access to larger healthcare and educational employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Cabell County Assessor, with rates determined by state-mandated levies and local school district requirements.
Residents primarily commute via I-64, providing direct access to the Huntington employment core and regional commercial centers.
The area features access to local parks, the Guyandotte River for water-based recreation, and proximity to major shopping districts like the Huntington Mall.
The rental market has experienced significant upward pressure on pricing recently, with a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family units serving a diverse tenant base.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and transportation services, with significant employment ties to the nearby city of Huntington.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with I-64 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is characterized by steady, low-density residential expansion and continued commercial growth along the main retail corridors.
The Cabell County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on market trends and state guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Cabell County school and municipal tax levies, with no major special utility districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and storm risks, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from US 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.
- Camden Park413.6 mi
- Billy Bob's Wonderland4.12.9 mi
- Lawrence County Ohio Fairgrounds4.26.2 mi
- The LOST Escape Room59.5 mi
- Marshall Health Network Arena4.29.5 mi
- Joan C. Edwards Stadium4.68.3 mi
- The Venetian Estate4.18.1 mi
- Ritter Park4.78.8 mi
- Barboursville Park4.71.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Barboursville3.83.2 mi
- Beech Fork State Park4.66 mi
- Heritage Farm Museum & Village4.810.1 mi
- Heritage Farm Museum & Village4.810.1 mi
- Huntington Museum of Art4.88.4 mi
- Memorial Fountain4.78.6 mi
- Museum of Radio & Technology4.810.6 mi
- Ritter Park4.78.8 mi
- Barboursville Park4.71.3 mi
- Beech Fork State Park4.66 mi
- West Virginia Pumpkin Festival4.48.8 mi
- Huntington Museum of Art4.88.4 mi
- Beech Fork Lake Marina4.68.8 mi
- Sugarwood Golf Course4.510.7 mi
- Creekside Golf Course4.410.2 mi
- Huntington Mall4.33 mi
- Gabe's4.36 mi
- Pullman Square4.59.4 mi
- Milton Flea Market, Inc4.29.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.43.1 mi
- Huntington Tri-State Airport414.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional shopping destination serving the area.
Large community park offering sports fields and walking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.