Diana, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26217
Webster County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 354
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $137,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Diana pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26217 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26217 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Diana, Webster County, West Virginia, home to just 354 residents across 70.8 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 26217, but per-capita income is $51,892. Economic pressure is pronounced: 47.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.9%. Median home value is $137,500 (0% below the average West Virginia ZIP); 67.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Webster County, so 26217 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 →
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 26217, Diana, 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
354
Population
70.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26217?
42.0
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$51,892
Per Capita Income
47.7%
Poverty Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
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
158housing units
158
Total Housing Units
84
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
3.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,500
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 26217, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,000.
3
Businesses
13
Employees
$123K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 26217 vs 26222 →
ZIP 26217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26288
Webster Springs (26288)
3,603 residents
- 26621 757
Flatwoods (26621)
757 residents
- 26222 454
Hacker Valley (26222)
454 residents
- 26627 447
Heaters (26627)
447 residents
- 26217 354
Diana (26217)
354 residents
- 26203 198
Erbacon (26203)
198 residents
- 26215 167
Cleveland (26215)
167 residents
- 26228 109
Kanawha Head (26228)
109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26217 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26217 in?
ZIP code 26217 (Diana) is located in Webster County, West Virginia. Webster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webster-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26217?
ZIP code 26217 in Diana, WV has a population of 354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26217?
The median home value in ZIP 26217 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26217 is White at 92.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26217?
ZIP code 26217 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26217?
In ZIP code 26217, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 26217?
In ZIP code 26217, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26217 is 47.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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