The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26346 sells for about $111,821, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $725 a month.
ZIP 26346 — Ellenboro
The housing market in 26346 is characterized by low price points and limited transaction volume, reflecting a stagnant rural economy. High vacancy rates and a lack of new development suggest a market with minimal upward momentum. Buyers should expect a slow-moving environment with limited inventory.
This area is primarily suited for local residents or those seeking low-cost, rural living, as it lacks the infrastructure and employment density to attract commuters or large-scale investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.4% · poverty 5.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26346, Ritchie County, WV
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in West Virginia based on 60% of fair market value; local levies apply.
The area features rural outdoor access typical of the Appalachian region, with limited local commercial amenities.
The rental market is characterized by high vacancy rates and limited inventory, with modest rent growth.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional services.
Parcels are subject to Ritchie County school and local government levies.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Tyler County Speedway4.719 mi
- Pleasants County Parks & Recreation4.611.1 mi
- North Bend State Park4.62.6 mi
- Mountwood Park4.611.1 mi
- Pleasants County Parks & Recreation4.611.1 mi
- St. Marys Marina4.511.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Regional outdoor recreation area located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.