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Parkersburg, WV — ZIP 26101

Population: 28,005 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 26101 (Parkersburg, WV) is $133,816 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $164,500 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $940/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$133,816

Median home value

-3.3%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$133,816
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+50.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$142,044
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
$164,500
Median list price
$149,900
Median price per sqft
$102
1-year sale-price change
+13.7%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
118
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
82
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
89 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$940/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
15
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY CENTER, MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BLENNERHASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CRISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vienna Tetrachloroethene (6 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
53
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,838
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Scott Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAMDEN CLARK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
64.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$818
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,038
Average weekly wage
$966
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
91

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

How it compares

ZIP 26101State medianUS median
Median home value$133,816$143,288$289,727
Median sale price$164,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$940/mo$1,229/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$818$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 26101?
$133,816.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26101?
$164,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26101?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26101?
Typical rent: $940/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 26101?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 26101 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 26101?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26101?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26101?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 26101?
15 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 26101 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 26101?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26101?
Regional Price Parity: 86.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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