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U.S. ZIP Code · WV25049

Boone County · Charleston, WV

Typical home value

$84,147[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-9.3%
5-year / yr
-1.3%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-70.4%
vs metro
-27.4%
vs state
-40.6%
ZIP 25049 location in WV
Location of ZIP 25049 in WV

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 25049 is worth $84,147 — 27.4% below the Charleston, WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 9.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$236[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Boone County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
548[3]
Median household income
$62,450[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Boone County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-72[5]
Moved in
279
Moved out
351

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$425
Loan principal$67,318
Down payment$16,829
Total interest paid$85,860

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$515
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
10th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
5th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 25049?
The typical home in 25049 is worth $84,147, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 25049?
Home values in 25049 are down 9.3% over the past year, and down 1.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 25049?
The effective property tax rate in 25049 is 0.3% — roughly $236 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 25049?
ZIP code 25049 has a population of 548 and a median household income of $62,450.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chelyan CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $84,015
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $85,043
    Gross yield
  • Racine CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $88,608
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $78,922
    Gross yield
  • Chesapeake, WV

    Typical home
    $89,867
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $89,898
    Gross yield

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