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U.S. ZIP Code · WV26301

Harrison County

Typical home value

$117,893[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.3%
5-year / yr
+1.9%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-58.5%
vs metro
vs state
-16.7%
ZIP 26301 location in WV
Location of ZIP 26301 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 26301 is worth $117,893. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $982 a month — a 10.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$982[2]
Gross yield
10.0%[2]
Cap rate
6.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$614[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Harrison 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
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
28,716[3]
Median household income
$49,816[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+90[5]
Moved in
1,376
Moved out
1,286

Schools

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

Public schools
12
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
5
  • Robert C Byrd High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    696 students

  • Nutter Fort Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    653 students

  • Washington Irving Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    541 students

  • Nutter Fort Intermediate School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    482 students

  • Liberty High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    442 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 yield10.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.0%
Annual rent$11,780

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$596
Loan principal$94,314
Down payment$23,579
Total interest paid$120,293

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 ratio0.76
Monthly cost to own$745
Monthly rent$982

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 26301?
The typical home in 26301 is worth $117,893, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 26301?
Home values in 26301 are down 3.3% over the past year, and up 1.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 26301?
A typical home in 26301 rents for about $982 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 26301?
The effective property tax rate in 26301 is 0.5% — roughly $614 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 26301?
ZIP code 26301 has a population of 28,716 and a median household income of $49,816.

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