The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26431 sells for about $144,581, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,128 a month.
ZIP 26431 — Shinnston
The housing market in 26431 is characterized by high affordability and low inventory, with prices showing modest year-over-year growth. The market is driven by local demand and its role as a residential bedroom community for the broader Harrison County area, resulting in a stable but slow-moving environment.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing within a reasonable commute of Harrison County's primary employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 4.8 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 2.0% · poverty 9.9% — 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 2.9%/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 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26431, Harrison County WV
Crime rates in the Shinnston area remain generally consistent with regional averages for Harrison County, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving the 26431 ZIP code are part of the Harrison County School District, which maintains a standard curriculum with performance metrics generally aligned with state averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal flooding in low-lying areas near the West Fork River and typical Appalachian weather patterns; insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is modest, with the area serving as a residential base for workers commuting to larger employment hubs in Bridgeport and Clarksburg; infrastructure remains focused on maintaining existing transit corridors.
Property taxes are assessed by Harrison County based on a percentage of fair market value; the area does not feature significant MUD or PID special district overlays common in high-growth urban markets.
Residents primarily commute via US-19 and nearby I-79, with most employment centers in Bridgeport and Clarksburg reachable within a 20-30 minute drive.
Local amenities include access to the West Fork River for fishing and boating, several community parks, and proximity to regional shopping and dining in the nearby Bridgeport/Clarksburg corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from long-term residents, with limited new supply and a stable vacancy rate; short-term rental presence is minimal.
The local economy is anchored by regional services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors in the broader Harrison County area, with significant employment influence from nearby Bridgeport.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US-19 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the ZIP to the regional interstate network.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction within the ZIP code boundaries.
The Harrison County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on market trends and state-mandated cycles.
Parcels are served by the Harrison County School District and standard municipal utility districts for water and sewage.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional flood and fire risk assessments common to West Virginia.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and local market aggregators.
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.
- Valley Falls State Park4.89.6 mi
- Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center4.87.8 mi
- Cinemark Meadowbrook Mall4.34.5 mi
- Palatine Park4.610 mi
- Clarksburg City Park4.58.8 mi
- Historic Philippi Covered Bridge4.819.6 mi
- Historic Barrackville Covered Bridge4.710.3 mi
- Mother's Day Shrine4.613.5 mi
- Valley Falls State Park4.89.6 mi
- Palatine Park4.610 mi
- Clarksburg City Park4.58.8 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park4.69 mi
- Deegan & Hinkle Lakes Park4.57.8 mi
- Pete Dye Golf Club4.53.8 mi
- Meadowbrook Mall4.34.5 mi
- Mia Margherita Coal Fired Pizzeria4.54.2 mi
- Middletown Commons4.75.5 mi
- Gabe's4.26.5 mi
- Marshalls4.44.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular local trail for walking and cycling.
Community park providing recreational space and sports facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.