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U.S. ZIP Code · WV26160

Wirt County · Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Typical home value

$124,646[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-9.4%
5-year / yr
+1.4%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-56.1%
vs metro
-28.3%
vs state
-12.0%
ZIP 26160 location in WV
Location of ZIP 26160 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 26160 is worth $124,646 — 28.3% below the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 9.4%. 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
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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
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$489[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wirt 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
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,163[3]
Median household income
$48,992[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-28[5]
Moved in
63
Moved out
91

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Lexington Four Early Childhood Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Lexington 04

    533 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$630
Loan principal$99,717
Down payment$24,929
Total interest paid$127,183

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$775
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
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
25th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 26160?
The typical home in 26160 is worth $124,646, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 26160?
Home values in 26160 are down 9.4% over the past year, and up 1.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 26160?
The effective property tax rate in 26160 is 0.4% — roughly $489 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 26160?
ZIP code 26160 has a population of 1,163 and a median household income of $48,992.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Newark CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $120,667
    Gross yield
  • Parkersburg, WV

    Typical home
    $132,225
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • WV

    Typical home
    $147,709
    Gross yield
  • Kanawha CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $152,293
    Gross yield
  • WV

    Typical home
    $173,040
    Gross yield
  • Parkersburg, WV

    Typical home
    $173,854
    Gross yield

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