Craigsville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26205
Nicholas County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,690
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $37,378
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Craigsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26205 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26205 covers 67.1 square miles in Craigsville, Nicholas County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,690 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26205 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,378 (35% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,132. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $81,000 (41% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $621; owner occupancy is 76.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nicholas County, so 26205 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 26205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Craigsville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26205.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 26205, Craigsville, 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
3,690
Population
67.1
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26205?
42.7
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$37,378
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$26,132
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26205 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Craigsville, 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)
$37,378 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
1,673housing units
1,673
Total Housing Units
1,234
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$621
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 26205, employing approximately 801 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,105,000.
60
Businesses
801
Employees
$32.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 26.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 26205 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26205
Craigsville (26205)
3,690 residents
- 26206
Cowen (26206)
2,976 residents
- 26261
Richwood (26261)
2,701 residents
- 26681
Nettie (26681)
1,486 residents
- 26662 1,154
Canvas (26662)
1,154 residents
- 26202 641
Fenwick (26202)
641 residents
- 26691 417
Tioga (26691)
417 residents
- 26660 255
Calvin (26660)
255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26205 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26205 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26691
Tioga (26691)
$85,420 median income
- 26202
Fenwick (26202)
$75,801 median income
- 26681
Nettie (26681)
$50,786 median income
- 26206
Cowen (26206)
$44,042 median income
- 26205
Craigsville (26205)
$37,378 median income
- 26261 $33,750
Richwood (26261)
$33,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26205 ranks #5 of 6 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 26205, 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 (3,690 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 26205 in?
ZIP code 26205 (Craigsville) is located in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Nicholas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nicholas-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26205?
ZIP code 26205 in Craigsville, WV has a population of 3,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26205?
The median household income in ZIP 26205 is $37,378, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26205?
The median home value in ZIP 26205 is $81,000, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26205 is White at 98.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26205?
ZIP code 26205 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26205 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (7), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26205?
In ZIP code 26205, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 26205?
In ZIP code 26205, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26205 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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