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U.S. ZIP Code · VA24426

Alleghany County

Typical home value

$159,980[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.6%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-43.7%
vs metro
vs state
-51.3%
ZIP 24426 location in VA
Location of ZIP 24426 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 24426 is worth $159,980. Over the past year, values have risen 4.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,129[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Alleghany County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
13,872[3]
Median household income
$55,138[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Alleghany County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-4[5]
Moved in
341
Moved out
345

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Alleghany High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

    831 students

  • Covington Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

    622 students

  • Jeter-Watson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

    502 students

  • Mountain View Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

    435 students

  • Callaghan Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

    257 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$809
Loan principal$127,984
Down payment$31,996
Total interest paid$163,236

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,037
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 24426?
The typical home in 24426 is worth $159,980, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 24426?
Home values in 24426 are up 4.6% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 24426?
The effective property tax rate in 24426 is 0.7% — roughly $1,129 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 24426?
ZIP code 24426 has a population of 13,872 and a median household income of $55,138.

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