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ZIP 25401 vs ZIP 26101
Martinsburg (WV), WV compared to Parkersburg (WV), WV on twelve public-records dimensions. Data landing this week as ingestion rolls out.
Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
Side by side
| Dimension | ZIP 25401 | ZIP 26101 |
|---|---|---|
| Water quality EPA SDWIS | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Flood zone FEMA NFHL | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Wildfire risk USDA Forest Service | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Air quality EPA AirNow | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Crime FBI UCR | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Schools NCES Common Core | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Radon EPA Radon Zones | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Lead pipes EPA LCRR / RTI | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Property tax County assessor | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Deed activity County recorder | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Zoning Municipal planning | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
| Sex offender registry NSOPW (deep-link) | Data landing this week | Data landing this week |
Dimensions populate live as ingestion reaches each source. Every row will link to the primary regulator.
West Virginia context
Mining-affected water, flooding (Appalachian valleys)
West Virginia's coal-mining counties face elevated EPA SDWIS compliance risk including the Elk River 2014 chemical spill legacy. Appalachian FEMA AE zones in narrow valleys are sensitive to FIRM revisions. Radon Zone 1-2.
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