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U.S. ZIP Code · WV24868

McDowell County

Typical home value

$35,549[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-23.6%
5-year / yr
-9.4%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-87.5%
vs metro
vs state
-74.9%
ZIP 24868 location in WV
Location of ZIP 24868 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 24868 is worth $35,549. Over the past year, values have fallen 23.6%.

#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
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
999[3]
Median household income
$30,259[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-36[5]
Moved in
176
Moved out
212

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$180
Loan principal$28,439
Down payment$7,110
Total interest paid$36,272

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$245
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 24868?
The typical home in 24868 is worth $35,549, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 24868?
Home values in 24868 are down 23.6% over the past year, and down 9.4% a year over five years.
Who lives in 24868?
ZIP code 24868 has a population of 999 and a median household income of $30,259.

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