Harman, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26270

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

755
4/sq mi
$60,304
Median income
$168,300
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26270 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26270 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.7 square miles in Harman, Randolph County, West Virginia. The area is home to 755 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26270 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26270 sits at $60,304 (4% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,500. The poverty rate stands at 26.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. On housing, the median home value is $168,300 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,015 per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26270 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 26270 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26270, Harman, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

755

Population

198.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26270?

46.9

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$60,304

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$23,500

Per Capita Income

26.9%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26270 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,304 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

487

Total Housing Units

371

Occupied Units

116

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$168,300

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,015

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 26270, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,072,000.

12

Businesses

57

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 33.3%
Construction 3 25.0%

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 26270 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 26270 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26270 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 26270 ranks #3 of 3 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
26254 Bowden, WV 303 4.3 mi
26296 Whitmer, WV 177 7.7 mi
26814 Riverton, WV 415 8.8 mi
26263 Dryfork, WV 316 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26270 in?
ZIP code 26270 (Harman) 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 26270?
ZIP code 26270 in Harman, WV has a population of 755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26270?
The median household income in ZIP 26270 is $60,304, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26270?
The median home value in ZIP 26270 is $168,300, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26270 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26270?
ZIP code 26270 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26270?
In ZIP code 26270, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 26270?
In ZIP code 26270, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26270 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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