NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26070

WV · Population: 8,218

B
64/100
71
B+
Safety
68
B
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
Zip 26070, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26070

Zip code 26070 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 8,218 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.

The median household income here is $49,908, with home values near $116,400 and rents around $552/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 24.5% 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
$49,908
Home Value
$116,400
Rent
$552/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
24.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
Owner-Occupied
81.7%
Rent Burden
13.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, 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).