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ZIP 26554

Pop. 42,118·Marion County·10th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,175/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$790
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ZIP 26554 · $1,175
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,100/yr
At $1,175/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyMarion County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.1% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 26554 (Pleasant Valley, WV) is majority owner-occupied, 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,118
Median income
$69,712
Median age
38.6
Renters
26.8%
Age distribution
19%
25.8%
24.3%
19.4%
Under 1819%
18–3425.8%
35–5424.3%
55–6411.5%
65+19.4%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
90.5%
White90.5%
Black3.2%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.7%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
32.9%
28.7%
31.9%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+31.9%
Housing tenure
73.2%
26.8%
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 26554 in Pleasant Valley, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,148 → $69,712
up 28.7%
Population
41,914 → 42,118
up 0.5%
Renter share
29.7% → 26.8%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 31.9%
+3.4 pts
Median age
39.1 → 38.6
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,148 in 2021 to $69,712 more recently. The renter share has eased from 29.7% to 26.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.5% to 31.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 26554 covers Pleasant Valley, WV. The median rent here is $1,175/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($69,712/yr), ZIP 26554 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 26554?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 26554 (Pleasant Valley, WV) is $1,175. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 26554 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 26554's median rent of $1,175/mo is $790 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 26554 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 26554 falls in the middle range for West Virginia, ranking #10 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,175/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 26554?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,175/mo in ZIP 26554. The local median household income is $69,712/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 26554?

Rent in ZIP 26554 has increased 19.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 26554 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 26554 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,175/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($69,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 26554 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 26554 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.8% of ZIP 26554 households are renters, while 73.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 26554 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 26554 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 26554 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,175/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 26554's median household income ($69,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 26554 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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