PlainZIP

Coalton, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26257

Randolph County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

957
19/sq mi
$79,375
Median income
$120,800
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coalton pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26257 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26257 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coalton, Randolph County, West Virginia, home to just 957 residents across 49.3 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26257 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,375 (38% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,095. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $120,800 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 90.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Randolph County, letting you compare 26257 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 26257, Coalton, 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

957

Population

49.3

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26257?

48.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$79,375

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$35,095

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26257 ranks nationally

Coalton, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,375 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

322

Total Housing Units

310

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$120,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

1999

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 26257, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $448,000.

6

Businesses

16

Employees

$448K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 50.0%

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 26257 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26257 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26257 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26257 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26267 Ellamore, WV 369 3.3 mi
26285 Norton, WV 304 3.6 mi
26275 Junior, WV 744 4.9 mi
26278 Mabie, WV 591 6.6 mi
26250 Belington, WV 5,570 8.0 mi
26293 Valley Bend, WV 600 10.1 mi
26237 Tallmansville, WV 571 9.4 mi
26259 Dailey, WV 176 9.9 mi
26253 Beverly, WV 3,490 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

26241 standard
Elkins, WV
Pop: 14,591
26253 standard
Beverly, WV
Pop: 3,490
26273 standard
Huttonsville, WV
Pop: 2,041
26283 standard
Montrose, WV
Pop: 1,734
26280 standard
Mill Creek, WV
Pop: 1,710
26270 standard
Harman, WV
Pop: 755

Related Areas

Randolph County Coalton, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26257 in? ▼
ZIP code 26257 (Coalton) 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 26257? ▼
ZIP code 26257 in Coalton, WV has a population of 957 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26257? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26257 is $79,375, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26257? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26257 is $120,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26257? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26257 is White at 99.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26257? ▼
ZIP code 26257 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26257? ▼
In ZIP code 26257, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 26257? ▼
In ZIP code 26257, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26257? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26257 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.