NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26588

WV · Population: 3,032

B
66/100
77
B+
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
Zip 26588, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26588

Zip code 26588 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 3,032 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $59,458 and home values around $161,700, 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 19% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.5% 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
$59,458
Home Value
$161,700
Rent
$804/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
19%
Unemployment
8.5%
Owner-Occupied
82.6%
Rent Burden
16.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted 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).