NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26301

WV · Population: 28,736

B
60/100
70
B+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
51
C+
Jobs
Zip 26301, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26301

Zip code 26301 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 28,736 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 60/100), 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 $48,496, with home values near $117,100 and rents around $739/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.5% 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
$48,496
Home Value
$117,100
Rent
$739/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
21.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
Owner-Occupied
66.7%
Rent Burden
18.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy51C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall60BWeighted 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).