NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26519

WV · Population: 1,933

C+
52/100
71
B+
Safety
64
B
Affordability
39
D
Quality of Life
36
D
Jobs
Zip 26519, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26519

Zip code 26519 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 1,933 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $52,083, with home values near $160,500 and rents around $684/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.1% 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
$52,083
Home Value
$160,500
Rent
$684/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
11.6%
Unemployment
9.1%
Owner-Occupied
71.7%
Rent Burden
15.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety71B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life39DEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy36DLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).