26294, Valley Head, WV

Valley Head, WV is located in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The zip code 26294 has a population of 2,814 as of the 2010 census. Valley Head is a small town that was founded in 1892. The town is located on the banks of the Ohio River and is known for its coal mining history. Valley Head is also home to several businesses that provide services to the coal mining industry, such as a steel mill and a railroad company.

The median home value in 26294 was $72,500 in 2013. This represents an increase from $68,000 in 2012 and $64,000 in 2011. In 2013 there were 1,521 homes available for sale in 26294 and 585 of these were sold during that year. The average sale price for a home in 26294 was $78,500 during 2013.

The number of homes available for sale has been increasing over time due to an increase in population and an increase in jobs within the area. However, sales have not been keeping pace with this growth due to stricter lending criteria imposed by banks since the recession began in 2008. This has led to a decrease in home values relative to incomes which has caused many people who would have been able to purchase homes earlier now find themselves unable to do so because they cannot afford the increased prices associated with current market conditions