Kerens, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26276

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

356
9/sq mi
$63,257
Median income
$156,300
Median home value
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26276 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26276 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 39.1 square miles in Kerens, Randolph County, West Virginia. The area is home to 356 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 26276 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26276 sits at $63,257 (10% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,292. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $156,300 (13% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26276 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 26276 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 26276, Kerens, 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

356

Population

39.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26276?

35.9

Median Age

34.3%

Male

65.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.7%
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 6.3%
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?

$63,257

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$24,292

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26276 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,257 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 86.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

251

Total Housing Units

251

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.8%
Renter 3.2%

$156,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

1973

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26276 vs 26283 →

ZIP 26276 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 26276 ranks #5 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 26276 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 26276 ranks #4 of 6 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
26283 Montrose, WV 1,734 4.1 mi
26241 Elkins, WV 14,591 6.2 mi
26287 Parsons, WV 3,131 11.0 mi
26254 Bowden, WV 303 10.6 mi
26269 Hambleton, WV 1,018 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26276 in?
ZIP code 26276 (Kerens) 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 26276?
ZIP code 26276 in Kerens, WV has a population of 356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26276?
The median household income in ZIP 26276 is $63,257, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26276?
The median home value in ZIP 26276 is $156,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26276?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26276 is White at 93.7%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26276?
In ZIP code 26276, 86.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 26276?
In ZIP code 26276, approximately 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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