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U.S. ZIP Code · WV26590

Monongalia County · Morgantown, WV

Typical home value

$142,238[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
+0.5%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-49.9%
vs metro
-10.7%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 26590 location in WV
Location of ZIP 26590 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 26590 is worth $142,238 — 10.7% below the Morgantown, WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$436[3]

#Climate risk

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

#Who lives here

Population
550[3]
Median household income
$101,513[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+42[5]
Moved in
3,237
Moved out
3,195

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$719
Loan principal$113,791
Down payment$28,448
Total interest paid$145,134

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$875
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
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 26590?
The typical home in 26590 is worth $142,238, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 26590?
Home values in 26590 are down 1.0% over the past year, and up 0.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 26590?
The effective property tax rate in 26590 is 0.3% — roughly $436 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 26590?
ZIP code 26590 has a population of 550 and a median household income of $101,513.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • WV

    Typical home
    $139,893
    Gross yield
  • Blacksville, WV

    Typical home
    $132,467
    Gross yield
  • Fairview, WV

    Typical home
    $130,198
    Gross yield
  • Aurora CDP, WV

    Typical home
    $128,963
    Gross yield
  • Albright, WV

    Typical home
    $159,341
    Gross yield
  • Masontown, WV

    Typical home
    $168,678
    Gross yield

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