NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26525

WV · Population: 8,079

B+
79/100
95
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
Zip 26525, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26525

Zip code 26525 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 8,079 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $90,394 and home values around $186,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.8%, 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
$90,394
Home Value
$186,400
Rent
$779/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
17.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
Owner-Occupied
88.4%
Rent Burden
10.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).