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Fort Ashby, WV — ZIP 26719

Population: 2,082 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 26719 (Fort Ashby, WV) is $257,239 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $268,500 after a median 46 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 inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,239

Typical home value

+4.7%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$257,239
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$257,239
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
$268,500
Median list price
$253,750
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-21.6%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$749/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,243/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,248/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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
FORT ASHBY PRIMARY SCHOOL, FRANKFORT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
26
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (USNAVY) (6.5 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
53.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.2 in
Annual snowfall
29.1 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,148
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,123

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Flight 93 National Memorial (40 mi)
National parks include
Flight 93 National Memorial, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Eastview Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
GARRETT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THOMAS B FINAN CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+67 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
36.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.8%
Median annual property tax
$828
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,259
Average weekly wage
$1,130
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
43

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

How it compares

ZIP 26719State medianUS median
Typical home value$257,239$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$268,500$186,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$828$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 26719?
$257,239.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 26719?
$268,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 26719?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 26719?
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 26719?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding.
Is ZIP 26719 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 26719. 26 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 26719?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 26719?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 26719?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 26719?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 26719 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 26719?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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