ZIP Code 26444 — Rowlesburg, WV Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 26444 (Rowlesburg, West Virginia) is worth about $113,000 at roughly $136 per square foot — about the same as the Rowlesburg median and 62% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$113,000

Typical home value

$136

Price per sq ft

#2 of 3

Rowlesburg ZIPs by value

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vs Rowlesburg median

How 26444 compares

ZIP 26444 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Rowlesburg: its typical home value of $113,000 ranks #2 of the 3 Rowlesburg ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $94,000 in 26425 to $137,000 in 26705). Per square foot it costs about $136, against $131 for Rowlesburg as a whole, $118 for West Virginia, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 26444	$113,000	$136
Rowlesburg, WV	$113,000	$131
West Virginia	$151,000	$118
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 26444

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $136 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$136,000
1,500 sq ft	$204,000
2,000 sq ft	$272,000
2,500 sq ft	$340,000
3,000 sq ft	$408,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 26444

To buy the typical $113,000 home in ZIP 26444 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $31,000 a year (about $720 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $37,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$5,700	$890/mo	$38,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$11,300	$850/mo	$37,000/yr
20%	$22,600	$720/mo	$31,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 26444

At about $136 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 26444:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$150k	1100 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$200k	1470 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$250k	1840 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$300k	2210 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 26444 home.

Estimate a specific home in 26444

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 26444 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Rowlesburg ZIP codes by home value

Where 26444 sits among Rowlesburg’s 3 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	26705	$137,000	$131
2	26444 (this page)	$113,000	$136
3	26425	$94,000	$66

ZIP 26444 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 26444? +

The typical home in ZIP 26444 (Rowlesburg, WV) is worth about $113,000 as of 2026. That is about the same as the Rowlesburg median of $113,000 and 62% more affordable than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 26444? +

About $136 per square foot in 26444, versus $131 across Rowlesburg and $118 across West Virginia. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $204,000 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $340,000.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 26444? +

For the typical $113,000 home in ZIP 26444, a household income of about $31,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $37,000; with 5% down about $38,000.

Is 26444 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Rowlesburg, 26444 ranks #2 of 3 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Rowlesburg. Nationally it is relatively affordable.

See the full Rowlesburg home values page, all West Virginia cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.