NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26440

WV · Population: 1,119

C+
54/100
75
B+
Safety
57
C+
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
35
D
Jobs
Zip 26440, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26440

Zip code 26440 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 1,119 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), 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 $57,500, with home values near $157,500 and rents around N/A/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.4% 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
$57,500
Home Value
$157,500
Rent
—
Median Age
41
College Educated
7.6%
Unemployment
9.4%
Owner-Occupied
89.5%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability57C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy35DLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).