The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25521 sells for about $129,800, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 25521 — Griffithsville
The housing market in 25521 remains stable with low transaction volume and modest price appreciation. Limited inventory and a rural economic base contribute to a slow-moving market environment. Some figures, such as specific price-cut percentages, are estimated based on regional trends as exact ZIP-level portal data is not publicly reported.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-density amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 39.7% — 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 3.2%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25521, Lincoln County WV
The area is subject to standard West Virginia flood and terrain-related risks; insurance availability is generally stable but subject to regional carrier adjustments.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural residential base for the broader Huntington-Ashland labor market.
Property taxes are assessed by Lincoln County based on the state's uniform assessment rate of 60% of fair market value.
Residents primarily drive alone to work with an average commute time of approximately 20.7 minutes.
The area features rural outdoor access typical of the Appalachian region, with limited commercial shopping and dining options within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is primarily driven by public sector employment, small-scale retail, and regional services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle ownership due to the lack of public transit infrastructure.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Lincoln County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are served by the Lincoln County School District and local public service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and flood risk profiles common to West Virginia.
West Virginia is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
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.
- Water Ways4.47.8 mi
- Sky Zone Charleston4.216.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.316.5 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill417.7 mi
- River Alley4.216.6 mi
- South Charleston Community Center4.218.2 mi
- The Venetian Estate4.118.2 mi
- EZ Street4.417.8 mi
- Kanawha State Forest4.619.5 mi
- Criel Mound4.619.5 mi
- Meadowood Park4.412.6 mi
- Big Bend Golf Course3.913 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and outdoor recreation facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.