PlainZIP

Buckhannon, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26201

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

19,701
42/sq mi
$53,832
Median income
$174,100
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buckhannon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia, home to 19,701 residents across 464.6 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26201 reports a modest median household income of $53,832 (7% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,842. Poverty here runs at 18.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $174,100 (26% above the state average), median rent at $878 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Upshur County, letting you compare 26201 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 26201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buckhannon, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26201.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 26201, Buckhannon, 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

19,701

Population

464.6

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26201?

42.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$53,832

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$30,842

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26201 ranks nationally

Buckhannon, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,832 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,720

Total Housing Units

7,646

Occupied Units

1,074

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$174,100

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$878

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+22.6%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 26201 have increased 22.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 148
2021 +7.2% 159
2022 +8.1% 171
2023 +6.9% 183
2024 +22.6% 225

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 474 business establishments in ZIP 26201, employing approximately 6,153 people with a combined annual payroll of $306,756,000.

474

Businesses

6,153

Employees

$306.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 84 17.7%
Retail trade 76 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 50 10.6%
Construction 49 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 41 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 7.8%
Finance and insurance 20 4.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 19 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.4%
Wholesale trade 13 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.7%
Manufacturing 12 2.5%
Information 11 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.5%
Educational services 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26201 vs 26238 →

ZIP 26201 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 26201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26201 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 26201 ranks #2 of 3 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
26238 Volga, WV 739 7.5 mi
26267 Ellamore, WV 369 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Upshur County

26218 standard
French Creek, WV
Pop: 2,583
26234 standard
Rock Cave, WV
Pop: 1,454
26237 standard
Tallmansville, WV
Pop: 571
26228 standard
Kanawha Head, WV
Pop: 109
26236 standard
Selbyville, WV
Pop: 29

Related Areas

Upshur County Buckhannon, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26201 in? ▼
ZIP code 26201 (Buckhannon) is located in Upshur County, West Virginia. Upshur County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/upshur-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26201? ▼
ZIP code 26201 in Buckhannon, WV has a population of 19,701 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26201 is $53,832, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26201 is $174,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26201 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26201? ▼
ZIP code 26201 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 6,153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26201 are: Health care and social assistance (84), Retail trade (76), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26201 increased by 22.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26201? ▼
In ZIP code 26201, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 26201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26201 is 25.5 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 26201? ▼
In ZIP code 26201, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26201 is 18.9% 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.