Ravenswood, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26164
Jackson County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,262
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,104
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ravenswood 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
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26164 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26164 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ravenswood, Jackson County, West Virginia, home to 8,262 residents across 277.2 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26164 reports a modest median household income of $45,104 (22% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,792. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $137,300 (1% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $773; 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 26164 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26164
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravenswood, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26164.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 26164, Ravenswood, 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
8,262
Population
277.2
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26164?
46.7
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$45,104
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$35,792
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26164 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Ravenswood, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,104 28th percentile higher than 28% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,446housing units
3,446
Total Housing Units
3,159
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,300
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$773
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 130 business establishments in ZIP 26164, employing approximately 2,446 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,299,000.
130
Businesses
2,446
Employees
$153.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 17.7% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 26164 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26164
Ravenswood (26164)
8,262 residents
- 25275 2,287
Sandyville (25275)
2,287 residents
- 25239 1,732
Cottageville (25239)
1,732 residents
- 45743 1,449
Long Bottom (45743)
1,449 residents
- 26133 1,415
Belleville (26133)
1,415 residents
- 25262 898
Millwood (25262)
898 residents
- 26169 842
Rockport (26169)
842 residents
- 45770 620
Portland (45770)
620 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26164 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26164 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25239
Cottageville (25239)
$80,446 median income
- 26133
Belleville (26133)
$74,917 median income
- 25262
Millwood (25262)
$73,914 median income
- 45743
Long Bottom (45743)
$73,603 median income
- 25275
Sandyville (25275)
$64,632 median income
- 26169
Rockport (26169)
$57,813 median income
- 26164
Ravenswood (26164)
$45,104 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26164 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26164, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,262 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26164 in?
ZIP code 26164 (Ravenswood) is located in Jackson County, West Virginia. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26164?
ZIP code 26164 in Ravenswood, WV has a population of 8,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26164?
The median household income in ZIP 26164 is $45,104, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26164?
The median home value in ZIP 26164 is $137,300, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26164?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26164 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26164?
ZIP code 26164 has 130 business establishments employing approximately 2,446 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26164?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26164 are: Other services (except public administration) (23), Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26164?
In ZIP code 26164, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26164?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26164 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26164?
In ZIP code 26164, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26164?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26164 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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