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U.S. ZIP Code · WV26419

Wetzel County

Typical home value

$78,768[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.6%
5-year / yr
+0.3%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-72.3%
vs metro
vs state
-44.4%
ZIP 26419 location in WV
Location of ZIP 26419 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 26419 is worth $78,768. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.6%. 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
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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
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$361[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Wetzel 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
Very Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
758[3]
Median household income
$47,443[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-10[5]
Moved in
287
Moved out
297

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
1
  • Valley High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · WETZEL COUNTY SCHOOLS

    139 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$398
Loan principal$63,014
Down payment$15,754
Total interest paid$80,371

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$494
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 26419?
The typical home in 26419 is worth $78,768, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 26419?
Home values in 26419 are down 2.6% over the past year, and up 0.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 26419?
The effective property tax rate in 26419 is 0.5% — roughly $361 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 26419?
ZIP code 26419 has a population of 758 and a median household income of $47,443.

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