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U.S. ZIP Code · WV25306

Kanawha County · Charleston, WV

Typical home value

$94,244[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.4%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-66.8%
vs metro
-18.7%
vs state
-33.4%
ZIP 25306 location in WV
Location of ZIP 25306 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 25306 is worth $94,244 — 18.7% below the Charleston, WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,505 a month — a 19.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,505[2]
Gross yield
19.2%[2]
Cap rate
11.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$509[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
6,040[3]
Median household income
$71,654[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-240[5]
Moved in
3,202
Moved out
3,442

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Malden Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

    171 students

  • Carver Career Center

    High · Grades 9–12 · KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

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 yield19.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)11.5%
Annual rent$18,061

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$477
Loan principal$75,396
Down payment$18,849
Total interest paid$96,163

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 ratio0.40
Monthly cost to own$597
Monthly rent$1,505

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
90th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
44th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 25306?
The typical home in 25306 is worth $94,244, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 25306?
Home values in 25306 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 25306?
A typical home in 25306 rents for about $1,505 a month, a gross rental yield of 19.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 25306?
The effective property tax rate in 25306 is 0.5% — roughly $509 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 25306?
ZIP code 25306 has a population of 6,040 and a median household income of $71,654.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cedar Grove, WV

    Typical home
    $92,960
    Gross yield
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    $92,114
    Gross yield
  • Marmet, WV

    Typical home
    $91,047
    Gross yield
  • Hollygrove CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $97,945
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $89,898
    Gross yield
  • Chesapeake, WV

    Typical home
    $89,867
    Gross yield

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