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Newell, WV — ZIP 26050

Population: 1,357 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 26050 (Newell, WV) is $60,049 — up 11.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $25,000 after a median 140 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$60,049

Median home value

+11.5%

1-year change

140

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$60,049
1-year appreciation
+11.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.6%
5-year appreciation
-0.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$65,077
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
$25,000
Median list price
$80,500
Median price per sqft
$20
1-year sale-price change
-46.8%
Median days on market
140 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
65.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-2.0%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ohio River Park (24.7 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
181

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,570
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,446

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Columbiana County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beaver County Airport (BFP) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
EAST LIVERPOOL CITY HOSPITAL, TRINITY MEDICAL CTR EAST &TRINITY MEDICAL CTR WEST, HERITAGE VALLEY BEAVER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
56.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.9%
Median annual property tax
$466
Households with broadband internet
57.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,740
Average weekly wage
$1,007
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

How it compares

ZIP 26050State medianUS median
Median home value$60,049$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$25,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market140 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$466$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 26050?
$60,049.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26050?
$25,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26050?
Median days on market: 140 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26050?
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 26050?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 26050 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 26050?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26050?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26050?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 26050 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 26050?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26050?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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