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ZIP 26037

Pop. 5,714·Brooke County·17th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$970/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+10.2%
vs US Median
-$995
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ZIP 26037 · $970
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$970/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$11,640/yr
At $970/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyBrooke County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +10.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 26037 (Follansbee, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,714
Median income
$59,508
Median age
50.5
Renters
29.7%
Age distribution
14.6%
19.9%
21.1%
20.9%
23.6%
Under 1814.6%
18–3419.9%
35–5421.1%
55–6420.9%
65+23.6%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
93.9%
White93.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
43.9%
26.1%
23.4%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma43.9%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
70.3%
29.7%
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 26037 in Follansbee, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,929 → $59,508
up 8.3%
Population
6,106 → 5,714
down 6.4%
Renter share
27.2% → 29.7%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 23.4%
+7.1 pts
Median age
46.4 → 50.5
+4.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 26037 in Follansbee, WV now reports about $59,508, up from $54,929 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 26037 in Follansbee, WV losing about 392 residents over the five-year window, down 6.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 27.2% to 29.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.3% to 23.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 26037 covers Follansbee, WV. The median rent here is $970/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($59,508/yr), ZIP 26037 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 26037?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 26037 (Follansbee, WV) is $970. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 26037 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 26037's median rent of $970/mo is $995 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 26037 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 26037 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #17 out of 22 ZIPs at $970/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 26037?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $970/mo in ZIP 26037. The local median household income is $59,508/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 26037?

Rent in ZIP 26037 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 26037 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 26037 is considered very affordable for renters. At $970/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($59,508/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 26037 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 26037 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.7% of ZIP 26037 households are renters, while 70.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 26037 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 26037 compare to the rest of Follansbee?

ZIP 26037 is pricier than Follansbee as a whole. At $970/mo, it's $220 above the Follansbee citywide median of $750/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 26037 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 26037 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $970/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 26037's median household income ($59,508/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 26037 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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