Davis, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26260
Tucker County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,377
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $95,690
- Median income Above-median income area
- $236,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Davis pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26260 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26260 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia, home to just 1,377 residents across 405.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,690 (66% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,989. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $236,500 (71% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $639.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tucker County, so 26260 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 26260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Davis, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26260.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 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 26260, Davis, 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
1,377
Population
405.0
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26260?
56.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$95,690
Median Household Income
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$53,989
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26260 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Davis, 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)
$95,690 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
1,718housing units
1,718
Total Housing Units
566
Occupied Units
1,152
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$236,500
Median Home Value
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$639
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 26260, employing approximately 894 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,903,000.
66
Businesses
894
Employees
$40.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 24.2% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 10.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.5% |
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 26260 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26260
Davis (26260)
1,377 residents
- 26292
Thomas (26292)
836 residents
- 26707 344
Bayard (26707)
344 residents
- 26263 316
Dryfork (26263)
316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26260 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26260 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26260
Davis (26260)
$95,690 median income
- 26292
Thomas (26292)
$53,250 median income
- 26707 $33,462
Bayard (26707)
$33,462 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26260 ranks the highest of 3 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 26260, 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 (1,377 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 26260 in?
ZIP code 26260 (Davis) is located in Tucker County, West Virginia. Tucker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tucker-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26260?
ZIP code 26260 in Davis, WV has a population of 1,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26260?
The median household income in ZIP 26260 is $95,690, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26260?
The median home value in ZIP 26260 is $236,500, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26260 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26260?
ZIP code 26260 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26260 are: Accommodation and food services (16), Retail trade (12), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26260?
In ZIP code 26260, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 26260?
In ZIP code 26260, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26260 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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