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Williamstown, WV — ZIP 26187

Population: 6,060 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 26187 (Williamstown, WV) is $222,429 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $245,000 after a median 39 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,429

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$222,429
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+68.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$222,429
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
$245,000
Median list price
$259,000
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-1.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$793/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$798/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$974/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,214/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,281/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
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
Schools include
Williamstown Elementary School, Williamstown High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
68
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Van Dale Junkyard (4.7 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)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
16.3 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,107
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,980

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
OHIOHEALTH O'BLENESS HOSPITAL, APPALACHIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, GENESIS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
40.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,166
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,955
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
87

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

How it compares

ZIP 26187State medianUS median
Typical home value$222,429$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$245,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,166$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 26187?
$222,429.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26187?
$245,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26187?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26187?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $974/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 26187?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 26187 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 26187. 68 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 26187?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26187?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26187?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Van Dale Junkyard, 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 26187?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 26187 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 26187?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26187?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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