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Ranson, WV — ZIP 25438

Population: 7,330 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 25438 (Ranson, WV) is $325,979 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,072/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$325,979

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$325,979
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+91.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$326,535
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
$330,000
Median list price
$334,990
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
128
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,072/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,045/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,376/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,879/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,300/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
11.6 : 1
Schools include
Ranson Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Detrick Area B Ground Water (23.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,269
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,777

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
50
Nearest national park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Needwood Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+322 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
23.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,513
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
78.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,812
Average weekly wage
$1,051
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,324

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

How it compares

ZIP 25438State medianUS median
Typical home value$325,979$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$330,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$2,072/mo$1,183/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,513$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 typical home value in ZIP 25438?
$325,979.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 25438?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 25438?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 25438?
Typical rent: $2,072/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 25438?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind.
Is ZIP 25438 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 25438. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 25438?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 25438?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 25438?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 25438?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 25438 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 25438?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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