3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 259xxOak Hill, WV area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 259 changed +10.0% 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 25901–25989. Most of its 2010 population lived in Fayette County (39%), Summers County (21%), Raleigh County (19%). Communities in the region include Hinton, Shady Spring, Rainelle, Sophia, Rupert. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +10.0%
- 5-year change
- +52.8%
- Since Q1 1995
- Not available
- National rank (1 year)
- 9th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 259 vs West Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- 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 259 | WV | U.S. | Gap vs WV | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +10.0% | +8.0% | +3.0% | +2.0 pts | +7.0 pts |
| 3 years | +25.1% | +21.8% | +12.9% | +3.3 pts | +12.2 pts |
| 5 years | +52.8% | +43.5% | +41.3% | +9.3 pts | +11.5 pts |
| 10 years | +67.7% | +68.5% | +93.3% | −0.8 pts | −25.6 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | Not available | +193% | +292% | — | — |
If you bought in ZIP3 259 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 2000 | +156% | $768,374 |
| Q2 2005 | +101% | $604,498 |
| Q2 2010 | +79.3% | $537,925 |
| Q2 2015 | +66.2% | $498,667 |
| Q2 2020 | +62.1% | $486,437 |
| Q2 2021 | +52.8% | $458,464 |
| Q2 2023 | +25.1% | $375,313 |
| Q2 2025 | +10.0% | $329,965 |
How ZIP3 259 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 259 ranks 9th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 4th of 22 in West Virginia. Its one-year change is +7.0 pts versus the nation and +2.0 pts versus West Virginia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 9th of 882 | 4th of 22 |
| 3 years | 39th of 882 | 2nd of 22 |
| 5 years | 179th of 882 | 2nd of 22 |
| 10 years | 750th of 882 | 4th of 22 |
| Since Q1 1995 | — | — |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 259
ZIP3 259's index peaked in Q2 2009, fell 4.4% to its low in Q1 2011, and regained its peak in Q4 2012, about 3.5 years after the top. Today it sits +72.7% 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 259 | Q2 2009 | Q1 2011 | -4.4% | Q4 2012 (3.5 yrs) | +72.7% |
| WV | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -7.3% | Q2 2015 (7.2 yrs) | +71.7% |
| Metro | Q2 2009 | Q1 2011 | -4.4% | Q4 2012 (3.5 yrs) | +72.7% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 259's index has changed Not available in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 259 after inflation | WV after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +5.9% | +4.0% | +5.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +13.9% | +10.9% | +13.9% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +23.2% | +15.7% | +23.2% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +20.6% | +21.2% | +20.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | Not available | +32.5% | Not available | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 259
Regional estimate
$503,199
- Estimated gain
- $203,199
- Index change
- +67.73%
- Start index
- 194.72
- End index
- 326.61
ZIP3 259 (Oak Hill, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 · Beckley, WV area | WV | +10.0% | +52.8% | Not available |
| 249 · Lewisburg, WV area | WV | +8.7% | +46.6% | +210% |
| 247 · Bluefield, WV area | WV | +8.7% | +46.6% | +210% |
| 248 · Welch, WV area | WV | +8.7% | +46.6% | +210% |
| 266 · Summersville, WV area | WV | +8.7% | +46.6% | +210% |
| 250 · Dunbar, WV area | WV | +10.5% | +40.1% | +155% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 326.61 |
| Q1 2026 | 303.70 |
| Q4 2025 | 321.74 |
| Q3 2025 | 319.88 |
| Q2 2025 | 296.95 |
| Q1 2025 | 309.69 |
| Q4 2024 | 290.06 |
| Q3 2024 | 295.13 |
| Q2 2024 | 288.05 |
| Q1 2024 | 275.91 |
| Q4 2023 | 278.72 |
| Q3 2023 | 258.00 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 259?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 259, the regional index changed +10.0% over the year to Q2 2026, +52.8% over five years, +67.7% over ten years, and Not available since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 259 appreciating faster than West Virginia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +10.0% compares with +8.0% for West Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +7.0 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +11.5 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 259?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 259. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 25901 to 25989 (34 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.