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U.S. ZIP Code · WV26601

Braxton County

Typical home value

$132,512[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-6.4%
5-year / yr
+3.8%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-53.4%
vs metro
vs state
-6.4%
ZIP 26601 location in WV
Location of ZIP 26601 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 26601 is worth $132,512. Over the past year, values have fallen 6.4%. 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
$462[3]

#Climate risk

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

#Who lives here

Population
4,121[3]
Median household income
$50,469[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-5[5]
Moved in
167
Moved out
172

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Braxton County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    507 students

  • Braxton County Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    382 students

  • Sutton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    149 students

  • Little Birch Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

    86 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$670
Loan principal$106,009
Down payment$26,502
Total interest paid$135,209

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$819
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 26601?
The typical home in 26601 is worth $132,512, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 26601?
Home values in 26601 are down 6.4% over the past year, and up 3.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 26601?
The effective property tax rate in 26601 is 0.3% — roughly $462 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 26601?
ZIP code 26601 has a population of 4,121 and a median household income of $50,469.

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