NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26408

WV · Population: 2,636

B+
74/100
88
A
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
Zip 26408, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26408

Zip code 26408 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 2,636 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $73,802 and home values around $218,100, 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 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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
$73,802
Home Value
$218,100
Rent
—
Median Age
44
College Educated
28.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
92.7%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).