The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26621 sells for about $141,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $713 a month.
ZIP 26621 — Flatwoods
The housing market in 26621 is characterized by low transaction volume and high unemployment, which limits price appreciation. Current data indicates a stagnant market where pricing reflects the difficulty of the local economic environment, requiring a disciplined approach for any potential investment.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious local buyers or investors comfortable with rural market dynamics, as it lacks the amenities and employment density required by most commuters or families seeking high-growth areas.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.1% · poverty 11.0% — 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 2.3%/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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26621, Braxton County WV
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Braxton County school system, which faces challenges typical of rural, low-density districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including localized flooding in low-lying areas and wildfire risks common to the Appalachian terrain.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy heavily reliant on regional service and retail sectors; there are no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Braxton County Assessor; the rate is determined by the state-mandated levy rate applied to the assessed value, which is typically 60% of market value.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents relying on I-79 for access to regional employment hubs in larger West Virginia cities.
The area is known for proximity to Flatwoods Lake and outdoor recreational opportunities in the surrounding Appalachian foothills, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high vacancy pressure, with limited institutional investor presence and a reliance on individual landlords.
The local economy is driven by small-scale retail, regional services, and public sector employment within Braxton County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-79 serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments of significant scale reported for this ZIP code.
The Braxton County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on state guidelines and market sales data.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level levies and the Braxton County School District tax requirements.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional weather-related hazard exposure.
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.
- Stonewall Resort4.416.1 mi
- Holly River State Park4.89.1 mi
- Holly-Gray Park4.48.1 mi
- Elk Theatre4.711.3 mi
- Flatwoods Monster Museum4.611.3 mi
- The West Virginia Bigfoot Museum4.611.2 mi
- Holly River State Park4.89.1 mi
- Holly-Gray Park4.48.1 mi
- Sutton Lake Marina4.510.1 mi
- Burnsville Docks4.810.4 mi
- The Marina at Stonewall Resort4.515.5 mi
- Flatwoods Center4.18.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A primary local recreational site for fishing and boating.
Local public park providing green space and outdoor facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.