Zip Code 26036

WV · Population: 586

B+
79/100
76
B+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
43
C
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
Zip 26036, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26036

Zip code 26036 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 586 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $157,813 and home values around $275,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 2.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$157,813
Home Value
$275,000
Rent
—
Median Age
32
College Educated
2.3%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
76.2%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life43CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).