3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 256xxWilliamson, WV area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 256 changed +8.7% 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 25601–25699. Most of its 2010 population lived in Mingo County (50%), Logan County (46%). Communities in the region include Logan, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Mallory, Gilbert Creek, Holden. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +8.7%
- 5-year change
- +46.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +210%
- National rank (1 year)
- 26th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 256 vs West Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 256: 310.1
- West Virginia: 293.3
- United States: 391.6
Want a different starting year? Rebase this chart or compare with another ZIP3.
Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 256 | WV | U.S. | Gap vs WV | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +8.7% | +8.0% | +3.0% | +0.7 pts | +5.7 pts |
| 3 years | +23.1% | +21.8% | +12.9% | +1.3 pts | +10.2 pts |
| 5 years | +46.6% | +43.5% | +41.3% | +3.2 pts | +5.4 pts |
| 10 years | +67.7% | +68.5% | +93.3% | −0.9 pts | −25.7 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +210% | +193% | +292% | +16.8 pts | −81.4 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 256 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 | +206% | $918,117 |
| Q2 2000 | +165% | $796,252 |
| Q2 2005 | +112% | $635,142 |
| Q2 2010 | +84.0% | $552,047 |
| Q2 2015 | +72.6% | $517,821 |
| Q2 2020 | +54.9% | $464,676 |
| Q2 2021 | +46.6% | $439,936 |
| Q2 2023 | +23.1% | $369,200 |
| Q2 2025 | +8.7% | $326,108 |
How ZIP3 256 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 256 ranks 26th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 9th of 22 in West Virginia. Its one-year change is +5.7 pts versus the nation and +0.7 pts versus West Virginia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 26th of 882 | 9th of 22 |
| 3 years | 79th of 882 | 11th of 22 |
| 5 years | 359th of 882 | 8th of 22 |
| 10 years | 755th of 882 | 9th of 22 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 729th of 879 | 7th of 20 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 256
ZIP3 256's index peaked in Q2 2008, fell 2.8% to its low in Q4 2008, and regained its peak in Q4 2010, about 2.5 years after the top. Today it sits +82.2% 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 256 | Q2 2008 | Q4 2008 | -2.8% | Q4 2010 (2.5 yrs) | +82.2% |
| WV | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.3% | Q2 2015 (7.2 yrs) | +71.7% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 256's index has changed +40.1% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 256 after inflation | WV after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +4.7% | +4.0% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +12.1% | +10.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +18.2% | +15.7% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +20.6% | +21.2% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +40.1% | +32.5% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 256
Regional estimate
$503,011
- Estimated gain
- $203,011
- Index change
- +67.67%
- Start index
- 184.97
- End index
- 310.14
ZIP3 256 (Williamson, WV area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Balance of State.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 · Pikeville, KY area | KY | +5.6% | +50.5% | +243% |
| 248 · Welch, WV area | WV | +8.7% | +46.6% | +210% |
| 412 · Paintsville, KY area | KY | +5.6% | +50.5% | +243% |
| 416 · Prestonsburg, KY area | KY | +5.6% | +50.5% | +243% |
| 255 · Hurricane, WV area | WV | +8.4% | +44.9% | +183% |
| 251 · St. Albans, WV area | WV | +10.5% | +40.1% | +155% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 310.14 |
| Q1 2026 | 299.41 |
| Q4 2025 | 296.63 |
| Q3 2025 | 296.32 |
| Q2 2025 | 285.31 |
| Q1 2025 | 282.22 |
| Q4 2024 | 280.18 |
| Q3 2024 | 279.97 |
| Q2 2024 | 273.36 |
| Q1 2024 | 267.63 |
| Q4 2023 | 264.34 |
| Q3 2023 | 260.06 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 256?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 256, the regional index changed +8.7% over the year to Q2 2026, +46.6% over five years, +67.7% over ten years, and +210% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 256 appreciating faster than West Virginia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +8.7% compares with +8.0% for West Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +5.7 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +5.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 256?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 256. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 25601 to 25699 (40 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.