The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26377 sells for about $91,000, or $68 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 26377 — Jacksonburg
The Jacksonburg housing market is a low-liquidity, rural environment characterized by stagnant price growth and limited inventory. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than outside investment, with high days-on-market figures reflecting the challenges of selling in a remote area.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents or budget-conscious buyers seeking rural living, as it presents significant challenges for outside investors due to low liquidity and limited economic growth.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 9.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 24.8% — a stable, low-distress 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 1.7%/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 1.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 26377, Wetzel County WV
Crime rates in Jacksonburg are generally low, consistent with rural Wetzel County, though limited reporting makes regional comparisons difficult.
Schools serving the area are part of the Wetzel County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural, declining-population districts in West Virginia.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with the Ohio River tributaries and requires standard rural property insurance coverage for fire and wind.
Economic momentum is stagnant with limited local employment opportunities, forcing residents to commute to larger regional hubs for work.
Property taxes are assessed by Wetzel County based on a statewide appraisal formula; there are no significant special districts or MUDs impacting residential parcels.
Commutes are long and car-dependent, typically involving travel on state routes to reach employment centers in larger towns like New Martinsville.
Recreation is primarily outdoor-focused, including access to local fishing, hunting, and rural trails, with limited commercial shopping or dining within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is thin with low turnover and limited investor interest, primarily serving a local workforce with few short-term rental opportunities.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and legacy energy-sector jobs, with little diversification or new corporate investment.
Public transit is non-existent; residents rely entirely on personal vehicles for transportation.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments currently impacting the ZIP code.
The Wetzel County Assessor manages property valuations, which are generally stable but reflect the low-growth nature of the local real estate market.
Parcels are served by standard county-level school and emergency service districts with no specialized MUD or PID structures.
Property insurance remains available but premiums are sensitive to regional wildfire and flood risk assessments.
The state experiences net domestic out-migration, particularly among younger demographics seeking urban employment.
West Virginia is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure form covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles for 26377.
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 Speedway4.714.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local stream providing recreational fishing and outdoor access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.