NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26351

WV · Population: 2,963

C+
59/100
71
B+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 26351, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26351

Zip code 26351 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 2,963 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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 $50,444, with home values near $99,300 and rents around $716/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 36.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$50,444
Home Value
$99,300
Rent
$716/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
36.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
61.9%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).