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Barrackville, WV — ZIP 26559

Population: 1,619 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 26559 (Barrackville, WV) is $163,711 — down 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 39 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$163,711

Median home value

-2.9%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$163,711
1-year appreciation
-2.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+9.3%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$168,573
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
$180,000
Median list price
$180,000
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$782/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$880/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,071/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,331/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,790/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
Schools include
Barrackville Elementary/Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Big John Salvage - Hoult Road (2.4 mi)
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
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.2 in
Annual snowfall
23.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
89
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,319
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,348

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Friendship Hill National Historic Site (23 mi)
National parks include
Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Fairmont Municipal Airport Frankman Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
19
Hospitals include
UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL, UPMC GREENE, PENN HIGHLANDS CONNELLSVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+15 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
63.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$920
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
70.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,987
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

ZIP 26559State medianUS median
Median home value$163,711$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$180,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$920$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 26559?
$163,711.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26559?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26559?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26559?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,071/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 26559?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 26559 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 26559?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26559?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26559?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Big John Salvage - Hoult Road, 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 26559?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 26559 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 26559?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26559?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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