Elkins, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26241
Randolph County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,591
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,538
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elkins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26241 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 26241 (Elkins, WV) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.1 in 2023 to 221.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 26241 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, home to 14,591 residents across 335.4 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26241 reports a modest median household income of $50,538 (12% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,827. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $152,000 (10% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $846; 67.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 26241 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 26241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkins, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26241.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 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 26241, Elkins, 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
14,591
Population
335.4
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26241?
45.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$50,538
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,827
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
15.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26241 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Elkins, 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)
$50,538 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
7,072housing units
7,072
Total Housing Units
5,992
Occupied Units
1,080
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,000
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$846
Median Rent
1973
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26241 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 166 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 177 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 198 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 210 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 221 |
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 476 business establishments in ZIP 26241, employing approximately 6,960 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,664,000.
476
Businesses
6,960
Employees
$272.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 85 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 31 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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 26241 vs 26276 →
ZIP 26241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26241
Elkins (26241)
14,591 residents
- 26253 3,490
Beverly (26253)
3,490 residents
- 26283 1,734
Montrose (26283)
1,734 residents
- 26293 600
Valley Bend (26293)
600 residents
- 26276 356
Kerens (26276)
356 residents
- 26254 303
Bowden (26254)
303 residents
- 26259 176
Dailey (26259)
176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26241 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26283
Montrose (26283)
$75,556 median income
- 26254
Bowden (26254)
$74,444 median income
- 26253
Beverly (26253)
$65,843 median income
- 26259
Dailey (26259)
$65,658 median income
- 26276
Kerens (26276)
$63,257 median income
- 26241
Elkins (26241)
$50,538 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26241 ranks #6 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 26241, 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 (14,591 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 26241 in?
ZIP code 26241 (Elkins) is located in Randolph County, West Virginia. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26241?
ZIP code 26241 in Elkins, WV has a population of 14,591 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26241?
The median household income in ZIP 26241 is $50,538, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26241?
The median home value in ZIP 26241 is $152,000, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26241 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26241?
ZIP code 26241 has 476 business establishments employing approximately 6,960 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26241 are: Retail trade (85), Health care and social assistance (81), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26241?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26241 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 26241?
In ZIP code 26241, 66.1% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 26241?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26241 is 15.5 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 26241?
In ZIP code 26241, 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 26241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26241 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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