Parsons, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26287
Tucker County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,131
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,855
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Parsons pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26287 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26287 covers 391.4 square miles in Parsons, Tucker County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,131 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26287 reports a modest median household income of $51,855 (10% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,787. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $137,500 (0% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $634; 77.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tucker County, so 26287 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26287
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parsons, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26287.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26287, Parsons, 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
3,131
Population
391.4
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26287?
48.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$51,855
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$29,787
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26287 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Parsons, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,855 41st percentile higher than 41% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,501housing units
1,501
Total Housing Units
1,192
Occupied Units
309
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,500
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$634
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 26287, employing approximately 611 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,655,000.
50
Businesses
611
Employees
$25.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 22.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 22.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.0% |
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 26287 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26287
Parsons (26287)
3,131 residents
- 26283
Montrose (26283)
1,734 residents
- 26269 1,018
Hambleton (26269)
1,018 residents
- 26271 383
Hendricks (26271)
383 residents
- 26276 356
Kerens (26276)
356 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26287 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26287 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26283
Montrose (26283)
$75,556 median income
- 26269
Hambleton (26269)
$66,042 median income
- 26276
Kerens (26276)
$63,257 median income
- 26287
Parsons (26287)
$51,855 median income
- 26271
Hendricks (26271)
$41,111 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26287 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26287, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,131 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26287 in?
ZIP code 26287 (Parsons) 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 26287?
ZIP code 26287 in Parsons, WV has a population of 3,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26287?
The median household income in ZIP 26287 is $51,855, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26287?
The median home value in ZIP 26287 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26287?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26287 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26287?
ZIP code 26287 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 611 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26287?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26287 are: Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (11), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26287?
In ZIP code 26287, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26287?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26287 is 32.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26287?
In ZIP code 26287, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26287?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26287 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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