The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 25271 sells for about $179,000, or $115 per square foot.
Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $621 a month.
ZIP 25271 — Ripley
The housing market in 25271 is characterized by price stability and moderate inventory levels, reflecting a steady, slow-growth rural economy. Demand is primarily driven by local residents and commuters, with limited speculative activity keeping the market balanced.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and commuters working in the Charleston metro area who prioritize affordability and a small-town lifestyle over urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 19.7% — 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 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 25271, Jackson County WV
Crime rates in the Ripley area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in the region.
Schools in the Jackson County district serving this ZIP are generally rated as average, with a focus on community-based education and vocational training.
The area faces moderate risks from seasonal flooding near the Mill Creek watershed and typical Appalachian wind events; insurance premiums remain stable relative to coastal regions.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services, with steady but slow development in the Ripley commercial corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Jackson County Assessor; the state of West Virginia utilizes a 60% assessment rate of fair market value for residential property.
Residents primarily commute via I-77, providing a direct corridor to the Charleston employment hub, typically requiring a 35-45 minute drive.
The area features Cedar Lakes Conference Center and various local parks, offering trails and outdoor recreation, with basic retail and dining concentrated in downtown Ripley.
The rental market is characterized by a 35% renter share with stable demand, though investor returns are often constrained by lower rent ceilings and high maintenance costs.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, local government, and light manufacturing, with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to larger regional hubs.
Development is focused on small-scale commercial infill and infrastructure maintenance within the city of Ripley.
Parcels are subject to Jackson County school district levies and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance remains accessible, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related claims.
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.
- Elk Fork Lake4.43.1 mi
- Appalachian Distillery4.62.3 mi
- Washington's Riverfront Park4.611.2 mi
- Historic Staats Mill Covered Bridge4.71 mi
- Washington's Riverfront Park4.611.2 mi
- Historic Staats Mill Covered Bridge4.71 mi
- Washington's Riverfront Park4.611.2 mi
- Saving WV Wildlife (SWVWL)4.812 mi
- Route 56 Golf Course4.48.3 mi
- Ravenswood Plaza Shopping Center3.912 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional facility for events, outdoor activities, and education.
The central hub for local businesses and community gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.