Mill Creek, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26280

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

1,710
10/sq mi
$46,335
Median income
$134,100
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mill Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26280 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26280 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 180.0 square miles in Mill Creek, Randolph County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,710 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 26280 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26280 sits at $46,335 (20% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,117. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is $134,100 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26280 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, 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 26280 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 26280

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26280.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 26280, Mill Creek, 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

1,710

Population

180.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26280?

35.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.0%
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 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$46,335

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$24,117

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26280 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,335 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%

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

What does housing look like?

666

Total Housing Units

553

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$134,100

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 26280, employing approximately 454 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,115,000.

24

Businesses

454

Employees

$24.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 16.7%
Manufacturing 3 12.5%

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 26280 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 26280 ranks #2 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 26280 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 26280 ranks #4 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
26278 Mabie, WV 591 6.6 mi
26293 Valley Bend, WV 600 6.2 mi
26273 Huttonsville, WV 2,041 7.6 mi
26259 Dailey, WV 176 8.8 mi
26237 Tallmansville, WV 571 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26280 in?
ZIP code 26280 (Mill Creek) 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 26280?
ZIP code 26280 in Mill Creek, WV has a population of 1,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26280?
The median household income in ZIP 26280 is $46,335, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26280?
The median home value in ZIP 26280 is $134,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26280?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26280 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26280?
ZIP code 26280 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26280?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26280 are: Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26280?
In ZIP code 26280, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 26280?
In ZIP code 26280, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26280?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26280 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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