Zip Code 26845

WV · Population: 821

A
88/100
76
B+
Safety
—
—
Affordability
89
A
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 26845

Zip code 26845 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 821 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

About 45.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

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
—
Home Value
$168,400
Rent
—
Median Age
39
College Educated
45.1%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
90%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability——Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life89AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).