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Peterstown, WV — ZIP 24963

Population: 3,560 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24963 (Peterstown, WV) is $193,673 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $174,000 after a median 65 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$193,673

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$193,673
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+22.8%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+80.5%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$193,673
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$174,000
Median list price
$262,500
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
-24.0%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
8
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$762/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,307/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,421/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Peterstown Middle School, Peterstown Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.3 in
Annual snowfall
26.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (15 mi)
National parks include
Bluestone National Scenic River, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Peterstown Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER, SALEM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+23 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
40.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.9%
Median annual property tax
$701
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
59.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,156
Average weekly wage
$889
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 24963State medianUS median
Median home value$193,673$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$174,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$701$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 24963?
$193,673.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24963?
$174,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24963?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24963?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $944/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 24963?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24963?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24963?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24963?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24963?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24963?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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