The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26623 sells for about $172,000, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 26623 — Frametown
The housing market in 26623 is characterized by high vacancy rates and slow turnover, reflecting a stagnant rural economy. While prices remain affordable, the market lacks significant growth drivers, making it a challenging environment for traditional real estate investment.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents or those seeking highly affordable, rural living; it is generally not a target for traditional investors or commuters due to limited economic activity and high vacancy.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% 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 9.0% · poverty 15.3% — 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 4.6%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26623, Braxton County WV
The area faces typical rural Appalachian risks including localized flood exposure and wildfire risk in heavily forested terrain.
Economic momentum is limited with a focus on local services and agriculture; there are no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently reported for this ZIP.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Braxton County, West Virginia, based on a percentage of the appraised value; there are no special MUD or PID districts reported.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent with long drive times to regional employment hubs in central West Virginia.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including access to local forests, hunting, and fishing areas typical of the Braxton County region.
The rental market is characterized by high vacancy rates and limited inventory, with demand driven primarily by local workforce needs.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and local government services.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments reported for this ZIP.
The Braxton County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies; no special utility or hospital districts are reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional hazard exposure.
West Virginia is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level ACS 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.
- Holly-Gray Park4.412.1 mi
- Elk Theatre4.79 mi
- Flatwoods Monster Museum4.69.1 mi
- The West Virginia Bigfoot Museum4.69.1 mi
- Holly-Gray Park4.412.1 mi
- Sutton Lake Marina4.510.5 mi
- Burnsville Docks4.819.2 mi
- Flatwoods Center4.111.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local outdoor recreation area serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.