ZIP Code 26148

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Macfarlan · Ritchie County · West Virginia

Population
245

5/sq mi

Median income
$44,177

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,000

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 63.7

Land area
46.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26148 in Macfarlan, West Virginia has a population of 245. The median household income is $44,177, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $85,000, 69% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26148 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.2 square miles in Macfarlan, Ritchie County, West Virginia. The area is home to 245 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26148 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26148 sits at $44,177 (23% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,565. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $85,000 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26148 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ritchie County, so you can benchmark 26148 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26148, Macfarlan, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

245

Population

46.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26148?

63.7

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$44,177

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,565

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

119

Total Housing Units

119

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26148 vs 26138 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26138 Brohard, WV 127 2.9 mi
26152 Munday, WV 56 4.1 mi
26136 Big Bend, WV 644 7.6 mi
26178 Smithville, WV 587 8.0 mi
26161 Petroleum, WV 480 8.0 mi
26137 Big Springs, WV 939 8.8 mi
26362 Harrisville, WV 3,378 8.8 mi
26141 Creston, WV 364 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26148 in?
ZIP code 26148 (Macfarlan) is located in Ritchie County, West Virginia. Ritchie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ritchie-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26148?
ZIP code 26148 in Macfarlan, WV has a population of 245 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26148?
The median household income in ZIP 26148 is $44,177, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26148?
The median home value in ZIP 26148 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26148?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26148 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26148?
In ZIP code 26148, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26148?
In ZIP code 26148, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26148?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26148 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Macfarlan, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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