NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26142

WV · Population: 2,335

B+
74/100
84
A
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
59
C+
Jobs
Zip 26142, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26142

Zip code 26142 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 2,335 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $67,417 and home values around $95,000, 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 14% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average.

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
$67,417
Home Value
$95,000
Rent
$900/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
14%
Unemployment
5.5%
Owner-Occupied
92.2%
Rent Burden
16% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy59C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).