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Weirton, WV — ZIP 26062

Population: 20,578 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 26062 (Weirton, WV) is $148,611 — up 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $163,500 after a median 103 days on market. Typical rent runs $839/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$148,611

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$148,611
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.5%
10-year appreciation
+92.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$148,611
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
$163,500
Median list price
$179,900
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
+16.8%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$839/mo
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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
WEIR HIGH SCHOOL, WEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL, WEIRTON ELEMENTARY, HANCOCK CO ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER

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

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 (22.4 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
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°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
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,876
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,597

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
First Ladies National Historic Site (50 mi)
National parks include
First Ladies National Historic Site, Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Eddie Dew Memorial Airpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WEIRTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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
1,959
Housing built before 1970
70.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.7%
Median annual property tax
$850
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

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 26062State medianUS median
Median home value$148,611$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$163,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market103 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$839/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$850$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 26062?
$148,611.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26062?
$163,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26062?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26062?
Typical rent: $839/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 26062?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 26062 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 26062?
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 26062?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26062?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 26062?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 26062 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 26062?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26062?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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