The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25571 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $768 a month.
ZIP 25571 — Hamlin
The housing market in 25571 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of rural West Virginia. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower costs of living compared to nearby urban centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% 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 1.1% · poverty 21.9% — 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 4.1%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25571, Lincoln County WV
Schools serving West Hamlin are part of the Lincoln County School District, which generally reflects rural West Virginia educational performance metrics.
The area is subject to regional flood risks associated with the Guyandotte River basin; property insurance typically requires specific flood coverage.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily supported by regional services and commuting to larger hubs like Huntington.
Property taxes are assessed by Lincoln County based on a statewide assessment ratio; special levies for school bonds and emergency services apply.
Residents primarily commute via WV-10 toward Huntington for employment, with average commute times exceeding 30 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities in the surrounding Appalachian hills and proximity to the Guyandotte River for fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and modest demand, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The economy is driven by local government, education, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area.
Parcels are subject to Lincoln County school and emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from data.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.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and recreational boating.
Regional park facility offering outdoor space and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.