NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26101

WV · Population: 28,751

C+
54/100
69
B
Safety
42
C
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
41
C
Jobs
Zip 26101, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26101

Zip code 26101 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 28,751 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $43,134, with home values near $97,700 and rents around $772/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.2% 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
$43,134
Home Value
$97,700
Rent
$772/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
16.3%
Unemployment
8.2%
Owner-Occupied
65.8%
Rent Burden
21.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy41CLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).