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U.S. ZIP Code · WV26726

Mineral County

Typical home value

$179,723[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.3%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+4.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-36.7%
vs metro
vs state
+27.0%
ZIP 26726 location in WV
Location of ZIP 26726 in WV

Price history

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

The typical home in 26726 is worth $179,723. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.3%. 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
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$778[3]

#Climate risk

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

#Who lives here

Population
12,629[3]
Median household income
$70,944[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+16[5]
Moved in
540
Moved out
524

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • Keyser Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS

    689 students

  • Keyser High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS

    662 students

  • Keyser Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS

    556 students

  • Fountain Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS

    112 students

  • Mineral County Alternative Program

    Other · Grades 1–12 · MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS

    8 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$909
Loan principal$143,779
Down payment$35,945
Total interest paid$183,382

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$1,123
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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 26726?
The typical home in 26726 is worth $179,723, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 26726?
Home values in 26726 are down 1.3% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 26726?
The effective property tax rate in 26726 is 0.4% — roughly $778 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 26726?
ZIP code 26726 has a population of 12,629 and a median household income of $70,944.

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