NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26624

WV · Population: 2,423

C+
55/100
69
B
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
30
D
Jobs
Zip 26624, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26624

Zip code 26624 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 2,423 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), 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 $43,167, with home values near $90,100 and rents around $600/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.9% 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
$43,167
Home Value
$90,100
Rent
$600/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
14.5%
Unemployment
10.9%
Owner-Occupied
72.5%
Rent Burden
16.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy30DLower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+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).