The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26419 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $603 a month.
ZIP 26419 — Pine Grove
The housing market in 26419 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural West Virginia community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle away from dense urban centers.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.8% · poverty 34.3% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 2.6%/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 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26419, Preston County WV
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property-related incidents being the most common reports.
Schools serving this area are part of the local county district, which maintains a modest academic performance rating compared to state averages.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks near local waterways and requires typical homeowner insurance coverage for wind and storm damage.
Economic momentum is stable but limited, with primary employment driven by local services, agriculture, and small-scale manufacturing.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard exemptions available for primary residences and senior citizens.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways.
Recreational opportunities include access to local parks, hiking trails, and nearby fishing spots, with limited commercial shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units being single-family homes.
The local economy is primarily supported by small businesses, local government, and regional agricultural operations.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with no significant public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and wildfire risk assessments.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 26419 profile.
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.
Provides local green space and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.