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Zip Code 26062

WV · Population: 21,142

B
64/100
76
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
Zip 26062, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26062

Zip code 26062 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 21,142 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 64/100), 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 $58,233 and home values around $115,500, 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 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$58,233
Home Value
$115,500
Rent
$699/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
22.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
Owner-Occupied
69.9%
Rent Burden
14.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall64BWeighted 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).