NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 26851

WV · Population: 1,472

B
68/100
76
B+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
Zip 26851, WV — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 26851

Zip code 26851 is located in West Virginia and is home to approximately 1,472 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $58,281, with home values near $184,600 and rents around $846/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$58,281
Home Value
$184,600
Rent
$846/mo
Median Age
54
College Educated
9.9%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
83.2%
Rent Burden
17.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).