NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26280

WV · Population: 1,384

C
48/100
71
B+
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
45
C
Quality of Life
23
F
Jobs
Zip 26280, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26280

Zip code 26280 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 1,384 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $51,250, with home values near $92,500 and rents around $861/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 13.8% 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
$51,250
Home Value
$92,500
Rent
$861/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
10.2%
Unemployment
13.8%
Owner-Occupied
76.9%
Rent Burden
20.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life45CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy23FLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).