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Philippi, West Virginia · ZIP 26416

Philippi — ZIP 26416

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Philippi (26416) scores 76/100 — Good for Philippi. Safety: Lower 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 $139K.

76OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$139K

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

$139K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

85

Violent Crime

20

Property Crime

65

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Barbour County, West Virginia (2024). 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
Philippi Elementary SchoolPK–04387
37%
32%
Philip Barbour High School Complex09–12520
27%
47%
Philippi Middle School05–08244
20%
23%

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

7,157

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 26416 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 26416 has a school score of 55/100. 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 26416 is approximately $139K. 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 26416 in Philippi has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. 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.