Beverly, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26253
Randolph County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,490
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,843
- Median income Near-median income area
- $124,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beverly pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26253 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26253 covers 179.0 square miles in Beverly, Randolph County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,490 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26253 reports a modest median household income of $65,843 (14% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,244. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.7%. Median home value is $124,400 (10% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $688; 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 26253 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 26253
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beverly, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26253.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 26253, Beverly, 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
3,490
Population
179.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26253?
45.5
Median Age
58.2%
Male
41.8%
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?
$65,843
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,244
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26253 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Beverly, 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)
$65,843 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
1,390housing units
1,390
Total Housing Units
1,153
Occupied Units
237
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,400
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$688
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 26253, employing approximately 852 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,146,000.
52
Businesses
852
Employees
$34.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 26253 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
- 26257 957
Coalton (26257)
957 residents
- 26293 600
Valley Bend (26293)
600 residents
- 26285 304
Norton (26285)
304 residents
- 26259 176
Dailey (26259)
176 residents
- 26268 82
Glady (26268)
82 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26253 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26253 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26257
Coalton (26257)
$79,375 median income
- 26253
Beverly (26253)
$65,843 median income
- 26259
Dailey (26259)
$65,658 median income
- 26241
Elkins (26241)
$50,538 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26253 ranks #2 of 4 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 26253, 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 (3,490 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 26253 in?
ZIP code 26253 (Beverly) 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 26253?
ZIP code 26253 in Beverly, WV has a population of 3,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26253?
The median household income in ZIP 26253 is $65,843, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26253?
The median home value in ZIP 26253 is $124,400, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26253?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26253 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26253?
ZIP code 26253 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 852 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26253?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26253 are: Health care and social assistance (9), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26253?
In ZIP code 26253, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 26253?
In ZIP code 26253, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26253?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26253 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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