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ZIP Code 26285

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

304
11/sq mi
$96,500
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26285 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26285 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.6 square miles in Norton, Randolph County, West Virginia. The area is home to 304 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 26285 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26285 sits at , while per-capita income is $25,797. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $96,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26285 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 26285 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 26285, Norton, 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

304

Population

27.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26285?

66.6

Median Age

33.3%

Male

66.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
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 10.3%
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?

$25,797

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

185

Total Housing Units

149

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$96,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 26285, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,725,000.

5

Businesses

99

Employees

$3.7M

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 26285 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 26285 ranks #8 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
26257 Coalton, WV 957 3.6 mi
26275 Junior, WV 744 4.5 mi
26267 Ellamore, WV 369 6.9 mi
26293 Valley Bend, WV 600 9.0 mi
26250 Belington, WV 5,570 8.3 mi
26259 Dailey, WV 176 7.9 mi
26278 Mabie, WV 591 7.8 mi
26253 Beverly, WV 3,490 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26285 in?
ZIP code 26285 (Norton) 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 26285?
ZIP code 26285 in Norton, WV has a population of 304 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26285?
The median home value in ZIP 26285 is $96,500, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26285?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26285 is White at 89.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26285?
ZIP code 26285 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26285?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26285 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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