ZIP comparison · Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
26101 vs 26142
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 | ZIP26101Parkersburg, WV | ZIP26142Kanawha CDP, WV |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | ||
| Typical home value | $132,225 | Better: $152,293 |
| 1-year appreciation | -3.4% | Better: +1.1% |
| 5-year CAGR | Better: +4.0% | +3.2% |
| 10-year CAGR | +4.2% | Better: +4.2% |
| Rent & investment | ||
| Monthly rent | $940 | — |
| Gross yield | 8.5% | — |
| Cap rate | 5.1% | — |
| Property tax | ||
| Effective tax rate | 0.6% | Better: 0.5% |
| Typical annual tax | $792 | Better: $736 |
| Demographics | ||
| Population | 28,005 | 2,262 |
| Median household income | $48,710 | Better: $62,941 |
| Climate & migration | ||
| Overall risk (FEMA NRI) | Relatively Low | Relatively Low |
| Net migration | -28 | -28 |
| Schools | ||
| Public schools | 14 | 1 |
| Students enrolled | 6,602 | 280 |