3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 250xxDunbar, WV area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 250 changed +10.5% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +8.0% for West Virginia and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 25002–25093. Most of its 2010 population lived in Kanawha County (57%), Boone County (13%), Putnam County (9%). Communities in the region include Pinch, Alum Creek, Eleanor, Belle, Buffalo. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +10.5%
- 5-year change
- +40.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +155%
- National rank (1 year)
- 4th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 250 vs West Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 250: 255.3
- West Virginia: 293.3
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 250 | WV | U.S. | Gap vs WV | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +10.5% | +8.0% | +3.0% | +2.5 pts | +7.5 pts |
| 3 years | +24.6% | +21.8% | +12.9% | +2.8 pts | +11.7 pts |
| 5 years | +40.1% | +43.5% | +41.3% | −3.4 pts | −1.1 pts |
| 10 years | +54.9% | +68.5% | +93.3% | −13.7 pts | −38.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +155% | +193% | +292% | −38.0 pts | −136.3 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 250 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +145% | $734,321 |
| Q2 2000 | +111% | $634,477 |
| Q2 2005 | +79.0% | $536,879 |
| Q2 2010 | +67.0% | $500,883 |
| Q2 2015 | +54.2% | $462,465 |
| Q2 2020 | +51.2% | $453,509 |
| Q2 2021 | +40.1% | $420,418 |
| Q2 2023 | +24.5% | $373,646 |
| Q2 2025 | +10.5% | $331,608 |
How ZIP3 250 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 250 ranks 4th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 1st of 22 in West Virginia. Its one-year change is +7.5 pts versus the nation and +2.5 pts versus West Virginia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 4th of 882 | 1st of 22 |
| 3 years | 49th of 882 | 5th of 22 |
| 5 years | 578th of 882 | 17th of 22 |
| 10 years | 837th of 882 | 20th of 22 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 867th of 879 | 18th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 250
ZIP3 250's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 3.5% to its low in Q2 2010, and regained its peak in Q3 2010, about 1.5 years after the top. Today it sits +61.1% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 250 | Q1 2009 | Q2 2010 | -3.5% | Q3 2010 (1.5 yrs) | +61.1% |
| WV | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.3% | Q2 2015 (7.2 yrs) | +71.7% |
| Metro | Q1 2009 | Q2 2010 | -3.5% | Q3 2010 (1.5 yrs) | +61.1% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 250's index has changed +15.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 250 after inflation | WV after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +6.4% | +4.0% | +6.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +13.4% | +10.9% | +13.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +13.0% | +15.7% | +13.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +11.4% | +21.2% | +11.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +15.3% | +32.5% | +15.3% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 250
Regional estimate
$464,682
- Estimated gain
- $164,682
- Index change
- +54.89%
- Start index
- 164.79
- End index
- 255.25
ZIP3 250 (Dunbar, WV area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: MSA/MSAD Index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 · Charleston, WV area | WV | +7.9% | +35.9% | +145% |
| 251 · St. Albans, WV area | WV | +10.5% | +40.1% | +155% |
| 252 · Ripley, WV area | WV | +8.7% | +46.6% | +210% |
| 255 · Hurricane, WV area | WV | +8.4% | +44.9% | +183% |
| 258 · Beckley, WV area | WV | +10.0% | +52.8% | Not available |
| 266 · Summersville, WV area | WV | +8.7% | +46.6% | +210% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 255.25 |
| Q1 2026 | 248.69 |
| Q4 2025 | 239.46 |
| Q3 2025 | 236.62 |
| Q2 2025 | 230.92 |
| Q1 2025 | 234.91 |
| Q4 2024 | 233.10 |
| Q3 2024 | 230.18 |
| Q2 2024 | 226.08 |
| Q1 2024 | 213.27 |
| Q4 2023 | 215.39 |
| Q3 2023 | 209.01 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 250?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 250, the regional index changed +10.5% over the year to Q2 2026, +40.1% over five years, +54.9% over ten years, and +155% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 250 appreciating faster than West Virginia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +10.5% compares with +8.0% for West Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +7.5 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −1.1 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 250?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 250. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 25002 to 25093 (50 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.