NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26818

WV · Population: 1,342

C+
58/100
69
B
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
Zip 26818, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26818

Zip code 26818 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 1,342 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), 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 $43,523, with home values near $97,000 and rents around $619/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, 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
$43,523
Home Value
$97,000
Rent
$619/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
11.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
63.8%
Rent Burden
17.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety69BLower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).