25823, Coal City, WV

The 25823 zip code of Coal City, WV is located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The zip code has a population of just over 5,000 people and an average home value of $101,000. The median household income in the zip code is just over $40,000.

The coal industry was once the mainstay of the economy in Coal City. However, since the early 2000s, the coal industry has been in decline and many jobs have been lost. As a result, there has been a large decrease in home values and home equity in Coal City. In fact, as of 2016, only 36% of homes in the zip code were worth more than their original purchase price. This is significantly lower than the national average of 54%.

Despite this decline in home values and home equity, there are still some homes that are worth more than their original purchase price. In fact, according to Zillow’s analysis of recent sales data from 2016-2017*, there are still 7 homes in the zip code that are worth more than their original purchase price*. This indicates that despite low levels of home values and home equity among residents in Coal City, there are still some homeowners who are able to maintain or increase their property values over time.

*Zillow analysis based on data from 2016-2017