The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25265 sells for about $129,476, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $575 a month.
ZIP 25265 — New Haven
The housing market in 25265 is characterized by low inventory and slow sales velocity, reflecting a stable but quiet rural market. Elevated vacancy rates and modest price growth suggest limited demand pressure, making it a challenging environment for rapid investment returns.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing, though it requires careful due diligence regarding property maintenance and tenant screening for investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 0.3% · poverty 20.5% — 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 3.1%/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 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25265, Mason County WV
Local schools are primarily served by the Mason County School District, which maintains standard rural educational facilities.
The area is subject to standard flood risks associated with its proximity to the Ohio River, requiring typical regional insurance considerations.
Economic momentum is modest, with the area serving as a small residential hub within Mason County; major industrial growth is limited.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Mason County Assessor based on 60% of fair market value, with rates determined by local levies and state-mandated caps.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with limited public transit options available for reaching regional employment centers.
The area offers access to local riverfront parks and outdoor recreation along the Ohio River, with basic shopping and dining available in the immediate vicinity.
The rental market shows signs of softness with an elevated vacancy rate of 11.2%, suggesting limited pressure from tenants and a reliance on local long-term demand.
The local economy is driven by small-scale manufacturing, agriculture, and regional services within Mason County.
Transportation is dominated by highway access via local state routes, with no significant public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Mason County school and general county tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood zone designations and the rural nature of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 25265 profile.
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.
- Court Grill4.64.5 mi
- Forked Run State Park4.412.7 mi
- McClintic Wildlife Management Area4.77 mi
- West Virginia State Farm Museum4.77.9 mi
- Washington's Riverfront Park4.611.7 mi
- Mothman Museum4.713.5 mi
- Tu-Endie-Wei State Park4.713.7 mi
- TNT dome4.86.8 mi
- Skatopia/CIA4.711.7 mi
- West Virginia State Farm Museum4.77.9 mi
- Forked Run State Park4.412.7 mi
- McClintic Wildlife Management Area4.77 mi
- Washington's Riverfront Park4.611.7 mi
- Star Mill Park4.73.2 mi
- Middleport Ball Park4.24.9 mi
- Riverside Golf Club WV4.53.5 mi
- Ravenswood Plaza Shopping Center3.911.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing and boating opportunities.
Local community green space for recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.