NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26601

WV · Population: 3,592

C+
52/100
69
B
Safety
66
B
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
19
F
Jobs
Zip 26601, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26601

Zip code 26601 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 3,592 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 $46,875, with home values near $101,500 and rents around $500/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 16.9% 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
$46,875
Home Value
$101,500
Rent
$500/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
12%
Unemployment
16.9%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
12.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy19FLower 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).