NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26431

WV · Population: 5,501

B
60/100
70
B+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
59
C+
Jobs
Zip 26431, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26431

Zip code 26431 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 5,501 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 $48,450, with home values near $119,600 and rents around $798/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average.

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
$48,450
Home Value
$119,600
Rent
$798/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
14.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
Owner-Occupied
72.3%
Rent Burden
19.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy59C+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).