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Zip Code 26726

WV · Population: 12,541

B+
77/100
84
A
Safety
84
A
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
Zip 26726, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26726

Zip code 26726 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 12,541 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 $67,139 and home values around $152,700, 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 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$67,139
Home Value
$152,700
Rent
$637/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
25.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
11.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety84ALower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower 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).