The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25541 sells for about $289,000, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,122 a month.
ZIP 25541 — Milton
The 25541 housing market is showing signs of growth with a 13.6% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. Demand remains steady, supported by a low inventory of 37 active listings and a competitive sale-to-list ratio. The market is driven by local residential demand and its proximity to the Huntington employment core.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with relatively affordable housing compared to larger urban centers, while maintaining access to the Huntington metro area.
Median prices moved up 13.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% 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 2.3% · poverty 11.5% — 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 8.0%/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 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25541, Cabell County WV
Public schools in the area are served by the Cabell County School District, which maintains a standard curriculum for the region.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks associated with the Mud River and general Appalachian weather patterns.
Milton serves as a residential hub within the Huntington-Ashland metro area, with development momentum focused on suburban residential expansion and local retail along the U.S. Route 60 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Cabell County Assessor; rates are determined by state-mandated levies plus local excess levies for schools and public services.
Residents primarily commute via U.S. Route 60 or Interstate 64, providing direct access to the Huntington employment core.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Mud River, with additional shopping and dining amenities located along the Main Street corridor.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with inventory often consisting of single-family homes and small-scale multi-family units.
The local economy is integrated into the Huntington-Ashland metro area, with major sectors including healthcare, education, and regional retail.
The area is served by Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 60, which are the primary arteries for regional transit and commuting.
Development is primarily focused on new residential subdivisions and small-scale commercial expansion along the main transit corridors.
The Cabell County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a cyclical basis to reflect market value.
Parcels are subject to Cabell County School District levies and local municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the general cost of construction in the Appalachian region.
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.
- Billy Bob's Wonderland4.18.4 mi
- Lawrence County Ohio Fairgrounds4.213.8 mi
- The LOST Escape Room518.5 mi
- Marshall Health Network Arena4.218.5 mi
- Joan C. Edwards Stadium4.617.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill417.2 mi
- River Alley4.219.5 mi
- The Venetian Estate4.12.6 mi
- Barboursville Park4.711.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Barboursville3.88.9 mi
- West Virginia Pumpkin Festival4.42 mi
- Cinemark Huntington Mall4.38.9 mi
- Hurricane City Park4.66.7 mi
- Huntington Museum of Art4.818.2 mi
- Memorial Fountain4.717.6 mi
- Barboursville Park4.711.3 mi
- West Virginia Pumpkin Festival4.42 mi
- Hurricane City Park4.66.7 mi
- Meeks Mountain Trails4.96.7 mi
- City of Hurricane - Bridge Park (Lower)4.64.9 mi
- Beech Fork Lake Marina4.619.4 mi
- Huntington Mall4.39 mi
- Milton Flea Market, Inc4.21.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.48.9 mi
- Marshalls4.39.9 mi
- Macy's4.28.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Natural waterway serving as a local landmark and recreational feature.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.