NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26426

WV · Population: 7,698

B+
72/100
71
B+
Safety
63
B
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 26426, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26426

Zip code 26426 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 7,698 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $51,052, with home values near $113,600 and rents around $675/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$51,052
Home Value
$113,600
Rent
$675/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
17.3%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
86.2%
Rent Burden
15.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability63BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).