The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25517 sells for about $174,250, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are down 16.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $849 a month.
ZIP 25517 — Genoa
The housing market in the 25517 area reflects broader trends in the Huntington-Ashland region, characterized by lower price points and limited inventory. Market activity remains slow, with price corrections observed at the county level, suggesting a cautious environment for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers and local workers who prioritize affordability and proximity to the Huntington-Ashland metro area over urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 16.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 19.4% · poverty 18.6% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25517, Wayne County WV
Property taxes are administered at the county level in Wayne County, West Virginia, based on assessed values determined by the county assessor.
Residents typically commute toward Huntington for employment, relying on regional highway corridors.
The area is rural with access to local outdoor recreation, trails, and proximity to the Big Sandy River.
The rental market is characterized by low-density housing with limited inventory and stable, lower-cost rent trajectories.
The local economy is tied to the broader Huntington-Ashland metropolitan area, with major sectors including healthcare, education, and regional manufacturing.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with access to regional state routes connecting to the Huntington employment core.
The Wayne County Assessor's office manages property assessments for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Wayne County school district and local utility district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and weather-related risks common to the Ohio River Valley.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Provides regional natural boundaries and recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.