NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26250

WV · Population: 5,752

C+
52/100
69
B
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
31
D
Jobs
Zip 26250, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26250

Zip code 26250 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 5,752 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $45,191, with home values near $102,100 and rents around $719/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.6% 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
$45,191
Home Value
$102,100
Rent
$719/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
9.2%
Unemployment
10.6%
Owner-Occupied
77.2%
Rent Burden
19.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy31DLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).