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Chapmanville, WV — ZIP 25508

Population: 8,028 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 25508 (Chapmanville, WV) is $159,339 — up 7.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $147,500 after a median 33 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,339

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$159,339
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.0%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$159,339
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$147,500
Median list price
$182,000
Median price per sqft
$82
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
16
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$863/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,307/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,578/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
Chapmanville Regional High School, Chapmanville Middle School, Chapmanville Primary School, Chapmanville Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
13.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,711
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,489

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (56 mi)
National parks include
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Logan County Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, TUG VALLEY ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-107 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$775
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,743
Average weekly wage
$1,176
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 25508State medianUS median
Median home value$159,339$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$147,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$775$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 25508?
$159,339.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 25508?
$147,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 25508?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 25508?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $944/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 25508?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 25508 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 25508?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 25508?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 25508?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 25508?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 25508 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 25508?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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