NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26812

WV · Population: 1,801

B+
70/100
69
B
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
Zip 26812, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26812

Zip code 26812 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 1,801 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $46,594, with home values near $116,700 and rents around $635/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$46,594
Home Value
$116,700
Rent
$635/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
6.8%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
85.2%
Rent Burden
16.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).