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Spencer, WV — ZIP 25276

Population: 7,127 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 25276 (Spencer, WV) is $122,582 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $75,000 after a median 27 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$122,582

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$122,582
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+3.9%
10-year appreciation
+36.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$124,485
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$75,000
Median list price
$145,000
Median price per sqft
$56
1-year sale-price change
-35.9%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
10
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$708/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,307/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
Schools include
Roane County High, Spencer Elementary School, Spencer Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ravenswood PCE Ground Water Plume (24.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.4 in
Annual snowfall
24.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Slate Run Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yeager Airport (CRW) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ROANE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
45.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.6%
Median annual property tax
$510
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
53.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,225
Average weekly wage
$979
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Construction, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 25276State medianUS median
Median home value$122,582$146,801$288,527
Median sale price$75,000$186,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$510$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 25276?
$122,582.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 25276?
$75,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 25276?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 25276?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $944/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 25276?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 25276?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 25276?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 25276?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 25276?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 25276?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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