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Zip Code 26170

WV · Population: 6,610

B
67/100
77
B+
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
48
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 26170

Zip code 26170 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 6,610 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), 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 $59,131 and home values around $118,300, 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 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.9% 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
$59,131
Home Value
$118,300
Rent
$679/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
11.2%
Unemployment
6.9%
Owner-Occupied
85.2%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy48CLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).