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U.S. ZIP Code · WV26039

Marshall County · Wheeling, WV-OH

Typical home value

$141,933[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.8%
5-year / yr
+2.3%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-50.0%
vs metro
+3.8%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 26039 location in WV
Location of ZIP 26039 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 26039 is worth $141,933 — 3.8% above the Wheeling, WV-OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.8%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$581[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Marshall 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
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
493[3]
Median household income
$57,800[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-100[5]
Moved in
499
Moved out
599

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$718
Loan principal$113,546
Down payment$28,387
Total interest paid$144,822

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$884
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
39th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 26039?
The typical home in 26039 is worth $141,933, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 26039?
Home values in 26039 are up 4.8% over the past year, and up 2.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 26039?
The effective property tax rate in 26039 is 0.4% — roughly $581 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 26039?
ZIP code 26039 has a population of 493 and a median household income of $57,800.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Bethesda, OH

    Typical home
    $141,748
    Gross yield
  • Barnesville, OH

    Typical home
    $141,071
    Gross yield
  • Glencoe CDP, OH

    Typical home
    $144,959
    Gross yield
  • Shadyside, OH

    Typical home
    $145,348
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $132,395
    Gross yield
  • Wheeling, WV

    Typical home
    $157,206
    Gross yield
    6.8%

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