NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26444

WV · Population: 3,501

C+
58/100
71
B+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
Zip 26444, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26444

Zip code 26444 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 3,501 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $51,940, with home values near $97,500 and rents around $786/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.9%, 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
$51,940
Home Value
$97,500
Rent
$786/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
10.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
Owner-Occupied
88%
Rent Burden
18.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).