PlainZIP

Macfarlan, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26148

Ritchie County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

245
5/sq mi
$44,177
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Macfarlan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26148 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macfarlan, Ritchie County, West Virginia, home to just 245 residents across 46.2 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26148 reports a modest median household income of $44,177 (23% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,565. Local economic indicators show a 2.4% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $85,000 (38% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.7, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Ritchie County, letting you compare 26148 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

245

Population

46.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 26148 ranks nationally

Macfarlan, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,177 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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 26148 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26148 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26148 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26148 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Ritchie County

26415 standard
Pennsboro, WV
Pop: 4,016
26362 standard
Harrisville, WV
Pop: 3,378
26337 standard
Cairo, WV
Pop: 1,218
26346 standard
Ellenboro, WV
Pop: 972
26178 standard
Smithville, WV
Pop: 587
26161 standard
Petroleum, WV
Pop: 480

Related Areas

Ritchie County Macfarlan, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.