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Paynesville 24873

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.West Virginia
$26K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$53K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.373
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$53K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,056 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1964
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.80%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.94%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.66%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.8%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.0 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.64
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.1.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.37%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.523
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Paynesville 24873 compares

By median home value, Paynesville 24873 is the 1st most expensive of 16 ZIP codes in Mcdowell County, and its typical home is worth more than 85% of all homes in Mcdowell County.

Home values in Paynesville 24873

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$20K$149K
ZIP codes in Mcdowell County ranked by median home value
#Mcdowell CountyMedian valueHomes
1Paynesville 24873$53K373
224862$50K171
3Iaeger 24844$42K1,114
4Welch 24801$38K2,093
5Jolo 24850$37K433
6Panther 24872$37K328
7Davy 24828$36K399
8Raysal 24879$32K341
9War 24892$28K630
10Kimball 24853$27K362
11Northfork 24868$24K784
12Berwind 24815$24K229
13Squire 24884$23K202
14Anawalt 24808$23K186
15Gary 24836$22K306
16Elbert 24830$21K122

About the Paynesville 24873 market

What is the median home price in Paynesville 24873, WV?

The median sale price in Paynesville 24873, WV is $25,500 (data through April 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Paynesville 24873, WV each year?

3 homes sold in Paynesville 24873, WV over the last 12 months (data through April 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Paynesville 24873, WV?

Paynesville 24873, WV contains 373 residential properties, with a median of 1,056 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1964. The median TopHap Estimate is $53K.

How does Paynesville 24873, WV compare to the rest of Mcdowell County?

By median home value, Paynesville 24873, WV is the 1st most expensive of 16 ZIP codes in Mcdowell County. Its typical home is worth more than 85% of all homes in Mcdowell County. 24862 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Paynesville 24873, WV?

66% of homes in Paynesville 24873, WV are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Paynesville 24873, WV hold?

94% of mortgaged homes in Paynesville 24873, WV are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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