ZIP Code 26601, WV

Living in 26601

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 7
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 3
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 26
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Schools 6
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Residents

4.6k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate48%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office30%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van84%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$91k Median Home Value +$6.6k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$431 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
LP gas8%
Utility gas25%
Wood14%

Crime

Violent Crime in 26601

United States45
West Virginia21
Braxton County5

Property Crime in 26601

United States48
West Virginia20
Braxton County7

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 17
Feb 32 4 12
Mar 40 5 10
Apr 50 5 2
May 59 6 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 71 6 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 43 4 3
Dec 33 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26601

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 26601, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 26601, WV

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 26601, WV

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Salem University
46 miles, N
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Davis & Elkins College
47 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 26601, WV

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 26601, WV

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Yeager Airport
55 miles, W