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Minden 25879

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$90K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.179
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$90K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,095 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1910
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.84%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.57%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.9 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.131 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

How Minden 25879 compares

By median home value, Minden 25879 is the 14th most expensive of 25 ZIP codes in Fayette County, and its typical home is worth more than 47% of all homes in Fayette County.

Home values in Minden 25879

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$66K$149K
ZIP codes in Fayette County ranked by median home value
#Fayette CountyMedian valueHomes
1Edmond 25837$160K149
2Hico 25854$156K484
3Meadow Bridge 25976$145K1,248
4Victor 25938$142K712
5Nallen 26680$137K151
6Lookout 25868$130K229
7Danese 25831$123K707
8Fayetteville 25840$110K3,768
9Dixie 25059$101K149
10Lansing 25862$101K106
11Mount Carbon 25139$92K349
12Charlton Heights 25040$91K213
13Oak Hill 25901$90K4,749
14Minden 25879$90K179
15Belva 26656$88K194
16Swiss 26690$88K161
17Scarbro 25917$87K1,035
18Ansted 25812$84K754
19Gauley Bridge 25085$78K344
20Kincaid 25119$74K300
21Powellton 25161$74K248
22Smithers 25186$70K323
23Boomer 25031$68K296
24Robson 25173$67K207

25 ZIP codes in Fayette County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Minden 25879 market

How many homes are there in Minden 25879, WV?

Minden 25879, WV contains 179 residential properties, with a median of 1,095 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1910. The median TopHap Estimate is $90K.

How does Minden 25879, WV compare to the rest of Fayette County?

By median home value, Minden 25879, WV is the 14th most expensive of 25 ZIP codes in Fayette County. Its typical home is worth more than 47% of all homes in Fayette County. Oak Hill 25901 ranks just above it and Belva 26656 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Minden 25879, WV?

57% of homes in Minden 25879, WV are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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