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Zip Code 26143

WV · Population: 3,782

B+
72/100
74
B+
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
74
B+
Jobs
Zip 26143, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26143

Zip code 26143 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 3,782 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $56,429 and home values around $102,400, 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 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, 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
$56,429
Home Value
$102,400
Rent
$512/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
14.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
82.5%
Rent Burden
10.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety74B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy74B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).