Zip Code 26038

WV · Population: 3,328

B+
75/100
76
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 26038

Zip code 26038 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 3,328 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $80,083 and home values around $214,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$80,083
Home Value
$214,600
Rent
$827/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
36.9%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
91.1%
Rent Burden
12.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).