SIALIMStatistical Intelligence for America's Local Investment Markets

The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Fairmont

Ranked from observed Zillow data as of June 2026 — not a forecast. 10 ZIP codes in the Fairmont, WV area. See the Fairmont forecast →

Cheaper
More expensive· dot size = population

10 most expensive ZIP codes in Fairmont, WV are ringed on the map; all 20 ZIPs shown, colored by typical home value and sized by population. Hover any dot for its ZIP and value.

Which are the best ZIP codes to buy in Fairmont?

There is no single answer, because "best" depends on what a buyer is optimizing for. The three tables below rank the same 10 ZIP codes three different ways: by typical home value, by how much prices have actually moved over the past year, and by how far a home's price stretches against observed rent. A ZIP code that leads one list rarely leads all three.

Most expensive — June 2026

Ranked by typical home value (Zillow ZHVI), highest first.

#ZIPCityPopulationTypical value
126554Pleasant Valley42.1K$194,697
226559Barrackville1.6K$167,015
326588Rivesville2.9K$148,466
426582Mannington3.9K$130,960
526591Carolina1.6K$123,828
626585Metz663$118,808
726571Carolina1.5K$117,609
826576Farmington712$115,213
926587Rachel191$78,423
1026574Rivesville405$64,042

Fastest-appreciating — past 12 months

Ranked by observed price change over the trailing year, not a forecast.

#ZIPCityPopulationTypical value1-yr change
126582Mannington3.9K$130,960+4.3%
226588Rivesville2.9K$148,466+2.7%
326554Pleasant Valley42.1K$194,697+2.7%

Best rental value — past 12 months

Ranked by price-to-rent (typical value ÷ observed annual rent), lowest first — the ZIP codes where buying looks cheapest relative to renting.

#ZIPCityPopulationTypical valuePrice ÷ annual rent
126554Pleasant Valley42.1K$194,69713.8×

Frequently asked questions

What is the most expensive ZIP code in the Fairmont area?

26554 (Pleasant Valley), with a typical home value of $194,697 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published.

Which are the best ZIP codes to buy in Fairmont?

It depends on the goal. This page ranks three separately: the most expensive ZIP codes (highest typical value), the fastest-appreciating (largest observed price gain over the past year), and the best rental value (lowest price relative to observed rent). The three lists often name different ZIP codes.

Is this page showing forecasts?

No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasts, at the metro level, are on the linked metro forecast page.

ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.