PlainZIP

Hendricks, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26271

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

383
5/sq mi
$41,111
Median income
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hendricks pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26271 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26271 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hendricks, Tucker County, West Virginia, home to just 383 residents across 83.3 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26271 reports a modest median household income of $41,111 (29% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $45,686. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $692 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Tucker County, letting you compare 26271 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 26271, Hendricks, 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

383

Population

83.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26271?

49.8

Median Age

62.9%

Male

37.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 99.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
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?

$41,111

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$45,686

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26271 ranks nationally

Hendricks, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,111 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 74.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

202

Total Housing Units

162

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$692

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 3 business establishments in ZIP 26271, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,305,000.

3

Businesses

44

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26271 vs 26269 →

ZIP 26271 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 26271 ranks #4 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 26271 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 26271 ranks #5 of 5 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
26269 Hambleton, WV 1,018 5.8 mi
26292 Thomas, WV 836 8.7 mi
26254 Bowden, WV 303 10.2 mi
26263 Dryfork, WV 316 9.7 mi
26287 Parsons, WV 3,131 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tucker County

26287 standard
Parsons, WV
Pop: 3,131
26260 standard
Davis, WV
Pop: 1,377
26269 standard
Hambleton, WV
Pop: 1,018
26292 standard
Thomas, WV
Pop: 836

Related Areas

Tucker County Hendricks, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26271 in? ▼
ZIP code 26271 (Hendricks) 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 26271? ▼
ZIP code 26271 in Hendricks, WV has a population of 383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26271? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26271 is $41,111, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26271? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26271 is White at 99.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26271? ▼
ZIP code 26271 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26271? ▼
In ZIP code 26271, 74.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 26271? ▼
In ZIP code 26271, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26271? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26271 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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