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ZIP Code 26275

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

744
70/sq mi
$67,900
Median home value
1.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Junior pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
70
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26275 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26275 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.6 square miles in Junior, Barbour County, West Virginia. The area is home to 744 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 26275 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26275 sits at , while per-capita income is $18,544. The poverty rate stands at 27.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.0%. On housing, the median home value is $67,900 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $627 per month, and 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26275 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barbour County, so you can benchmark 26275 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 26275, Junior, 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

744

Population

10.6

Area (sq mi)

70

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26275?

33.2

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
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 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$18,544

Per Capita Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.0%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

184

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$67,900

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$627

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 26275, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,000.

4

Businesses

16

Employees

$84K

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

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ZIP 26275 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 26275 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 Code City Population Distance
26250 Belington, WV 5,570 3.8 mi
26285 Norton, WV 304 4.5 mi
26257 Coalton, WV 957 4.9 mi
26267 Ellamore, WV 369 7.5 mi
26283 Montrose, WV 1,734 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26275 in?
ZIP code 26275 (Junior) is located in Barbour County, West Virginia. Barbour County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barbour-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26275?
ZIP code 26275 in Junior, WV has a population of 744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26275?
The median home value in ZIP 26275 is $67,900, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26275?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26275 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26275?
ZIP code 26275 has 4 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 26275?
In ZIP code 26275, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.0% 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 26275?
In ZIP code 26275, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26275?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26275 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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