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Oakvale, WV — ZIP 24739

Population: 13,981 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24739 (Oakvale, WV) is $196,953 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $196,750 after a median 59 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,953

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,953
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+38.9%
10-year appreciation
+74.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$196,953
House Price Index (state)
322.2 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$196,750
Median list price
$214,900
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+8.4%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$667/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$834/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8), MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OAKVALE SCHOOL, PIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,393
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,500

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (12 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CARILION GILES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PRINCETON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSN INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+17 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
23.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.1%
Median annual property tax
$650
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,133
Average weekly wage
$884
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 24739State medianUS median
Median home value$196,953$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$196,750$186,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$650$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 24739?
$196,953.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24739?
$196,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24739?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24739?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,057/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 24739?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 24739 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24739?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24739?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24739?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24739?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 24739 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24739?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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