The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 24910 sells for about $153,900, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $713 a month.
ZIP 24910 — Alderson
The housing market in 24910 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Appalachian community. Prices remain modest compared to national averages, with growth driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market is stable, with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and budget-conscious buyers seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in the Appalachian region.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.4% · poverty 25.3% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 24910
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by Greenbrier and Monroe County school districts, with performance metrics generally reflecting rural West Virginia averages.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks near the Greenbrier River and typical Appalachian wildfire/wind exposure.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy anchored by small-scale agriculture, local government, and tourism related to the Greenbrier River.
Property taxes are assessed by the county based on a 60% valuation of fair market value, with specific levies determined by local school and county district rates.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby hubs like Lewisburg or Hinton for employment.
The area is defined by the Greenbrier River, offering significant opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local workforce and retirees.
The economy is largely driven by local government, small-scale retail, and agricultural services.
Parcels are subject to county-level school and general fund levies.
Insurance premiums are generally stable but sensitive to regional flood and storm risk profiles.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional attraction for fishing and boating.
Features historic architecture and local heritage sites.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.