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 Moderate-density area
- $53,832
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26201 (Buckhannon, WV) rose +22.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.3 in 2023 to 224.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,842. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $174,100 (26% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $878.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Upshur County, so 26201 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 26201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buckhannon, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26201.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 26201?
42.6
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.1%
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?
$53,832
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$30,842
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26201 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Buckhannon, 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)
$53,832 46th percentile higher than 46% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,720housing units
8,720
Total Housing Units
7,646
Occupied Units
1,074
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,100
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 26201
Buckhannon (26201)
19,701 residents
- 26238 739
Volga (26238)
739 residents
- 26267 369
Ellamore (26267)
369 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26267
Ellamore (26267)
$96,406 median income
- 26201
Buckhannon (26201)
$53,832 median income
- 26238
Volga (26238)
$47,951 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26201, 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 (19,701 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 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.
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