ZIP comparison · Wheeling, WV-OH
26031 vs 26040
Side-by-side comparison of two ZIP codes — typical home value, rent, yield, taxes, schools, and demographics. The greener number on each row signals which ZIP comes out ahead on that metric.
| Metric | ZIP26031Benwood, WV | ZIP26040McMechen, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | ||
| Typical home value | $70,152 | Better: $88,087 |
| 1-year appreciation | +5.0% | Better: +33.6% |
| 5-year CAGR | -1.1% | Better: +3.1% |
| 10-year CAGR | +2.8% | Better: +4.1% |
| Rent & investment | ||
| Monthly rent | — | — |
| Gross yield | — | — |
| Cap rate | — | — |
| Property tax | ||
| Effective tax rate | Better: 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Typical annual tax | Better: $358 | $626 |
| Demographics | ||
| Population | 1,770 | 1,899 |
| Median household income | Better: $46,797 | $39,444 |
| Climate & migration | ||
| Overall risk (FEMA NRI) | Relatively Low | Relatively Low |
| Net migration | -100 | -100 |
| Schools | ||
| Public schools | — | 1 |
| Students enrolled | — | 161 |