The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 26159 sells for about $115,000, or $82 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 26159 — Paden City
The housing market in ZIP 26159 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and affordability, though limited new construction keeps the market quiet. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current local market observations.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and retirees seeking an affordable, small-town environment with proximity to the Ohio River.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 14.5% — 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 3.4%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 26159, Wetzel County WV
Public schools serving Paden City are part of the Wetzel County School District, which generally maintains a rural community-focused educational environment.
The area is located along the Ohio River, presenting a moderate flood risk for low-lying parcels; standard insurance coverage is recommended.
The local economy is anchored by legacy industrial and manufacturing operations along the Ohio River corridor, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Wetzel County based on 60% of fair market value; the area is subject to state-level property tax limitations and local school district levies.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling along WV-2 toward regional employment hubs in New Martinsville or Sistersville.
Local amenities include Paden City Park along the Ohio River, offering river access, walking paths, and community sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small multi-family units.
The economy is driven by manufacturing and industrial services located along the Ohio River valley.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Parcels are served by the Wetzel County School District and local public utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the age of the housing stock.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile for 26159.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Tyler County Speedway4.79.6 mi
- Kiedaisch Point Park4.86.7 mi
- The Movie House4.56.2 mi
- Lewis Wetzel Park4.56.6 mi
- Bruce Park4.34.6 mi
- Kiedaisch Point Park4.86.7 mi
- Lewis Wetzel Park4.56.6 mi
- Bruce Park4.34.6 mi
- New Martinsville Plaza4.16.1 mi
- Riverside Villiage Shopping Center3.95.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Public park featuring riverfront access and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.