Rental numbers for West Virginia
2 of 32 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 7.1%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 7.1%
- 32 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $179,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,336/mo
- median across 32 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Kanawha County | $155,000 | $1,248 | 9.7% | 5.9% | -$75 | +4.1% |
| Harrison County | $148,000 | $1,059 | 8.6% | 5.0% | -$182 | +1.8% |
| Marion County | $168,000 | $1,183 | 8.5% | 5.0% | -$211 | +4.8% |
| Raleigh County | $159,000 | $1,111 | 8.4% | 4.9% | -$203 | +4.4% |
| Cabell County | $171,000 | $1,063 | 7.5% | 4.1% | -$338 | +6.6% |
| Mason County | $166,000 | $1,000 | 7.2% | 3.9% | -$357 | n/a |
| Marshall County | $137,000 | $800 | 7.0% | 3.6% | -$321 | n/a |
| Wood County | $176,000 | $1,032 | 7.0% | 3.7% | -$401 | +6.2% |
| Fayette County | $140,000 | $813 | 7.0% | 3.4% | -$353 | n/a |
| Hancock County | $145,000 | $803 | 6.6% | 3.2% | -$396 | n/a |
| Berkeley County | $323,000 | $1,776 | 6.6% | 3.8% | -$715 | +3.8% |
| Ohio County | $161,000 | $874 | 6.5% | 3.2% | -$433 | +6.2% |
| Mercer County | $150,000 | $796 | 6.4% | 3.1% | -$421 | +4.5% |
| Putnam County | $252,000 | $1,292 | 6.2% | 3.2% | -$680 | +0.7% |
| Monongalia County | $268,000 | $1,334 | 6.0% | 3.2% | -$722 | +5.0% |
| Jefferson County | $400,000 | $1,967 | 5.9% | 3.3% | -$1,066 | +4.3% |
| Mineral County | $199,000 | $815 | 4.9% | 2.1% | -$721 | n/a |
| Barbour County | $124,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Boone County | $95,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Braxton County | $144,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Brooke County | $130,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calhoun County | $111,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clay County | $125,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Doddridge County | $140,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gilmer County | $123,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Grant County | $184,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Greenbrier County | $211,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hampshire County | $261,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hardy County | $226,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jackson County | $204,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lewis County | $131,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | $104,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Logan County | $106,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| McDowell County | $43,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mingo County | $78,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monroe County | $199,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morgan County | $310,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nicholas County | $159,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pendleton County | $219,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pleasants County | $168,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pocahontas County | $188,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Preston County | $145,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Randolph County | $162,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ritchie County | $119,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Roane County | $132,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Summers County | $162,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Taylor County | $192,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tucker County | $209,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tyler County | $112,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Upshur County | $156,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wayne County | $142,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Webster County | $85,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wetzel County | $117,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wirt County | $116,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming County | $68,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in West Virginia
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25306Charleston | $96,000 | $1,495 | 18.7% | +$545 |
| 26301Clarksburg | $116,000 | $1,044 | 10.8% | +$16 |
| 25302Charleston | $110,000 | $865 | 9.5% | -$105 |
| 26101Parkersburg | $135,000 | $1,036 | 9.2% | -$129 |
| 25705Huntington | $178,000 | $1,362 | 9.2% | -$131 |
| 25801Beckley | $150,000 | $1,109 | 8.9% | -$139 |
| 25311Charleston | $150,000 | $995 | 8.0% | -$271 |
| 26104Parkersburg | $178,000 | $1,160 | 7.8% | -$299 |
| 25405Martinsburg | $320,000 | $2,040 | 7.6% | -$460 |
| 25438Ranson | $326,000 | $2,072 | 7.6% | -$497 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +3.1%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.53%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $146,528 |
| Aug 2022 | $158,992 |
| Aug 2023 | $162,662 |
| Aug 2024 | $171,180 |
| Aug 2025 | $174,167 |
| Aug 2026 | $179,496 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.53%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $1,415/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,179 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 5.5
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $208,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is West Virginia good for rental property?
- 2 of 32 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 7.1%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in West Virginia?
- About 0.53% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in West Virginia?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in West Virginia was $1,179. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $1,415 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.