Parkersburg, West Virginia · ZIP 26101

Parkersburg — ZIP 26101

Parkersburg (26101) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Parkersburg. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $135K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency42%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$135K

Median rent$936/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$135K

Median Rent

$936/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,470

Violent Crime

157

Property Crime

1,313

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wood County, West Virginia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Criss Elementary School	PK–05	267	67%	72%
Gihon Elementary School	PK–05	261	67%	62%
Blennerhassett Elementary School	PK–05	522	59%	57%
Lubeck Elementary School	PK–05	381	52%	42%
Edison Middle School	06–08	551	39%	43%
Martin Elementary School	PK–05	250	37%	47%
Jefferson Elementary Center	PK–05	475	36%	52%
Blennerhassett Middle School	06–08	534	32%	47%
Franklin Elementary Center	PK–05	262	32%	37%
Fairplains Elementary School	PK–05	160	32%	32%
Parkersburg High School	09–12	1,491	28%	54%
Parkersburg South High School	09–12	1,373	21%	49%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

28,571

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

41.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 26101 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 26101 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 26101 is approximately $135K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 26101 in Parkersburg has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.