NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26704

WV · Population: 5,031

B+
77/100
86
A
Safety
86
A
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
81
A
Jobs
Zip 26704, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26704

Zip code 26704 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 5,031 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), 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 $70,455 and home values around $212,000, 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 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.

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
$70,455
Home Value
$212,000
Rent
$679/mo
Median Age
52
College Educated
12.5%
Unemployment
2.9%
Owner-Occupied
88%
Rent Burden
11.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety86ALower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy81ALower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).