Webster Springs, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26288
Webster County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,603
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $34,801
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Webster Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26288 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26288 covers 600.5 square miles in Webster Springs, Webster County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,603 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26288 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,801 (40% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,225. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,200 (42% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $708; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Webster County, so 26288 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 26288
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Webster Springs, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26288.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 26288, Webster Springs, 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
3,603
Population
600.5
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26288?
46.8
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$34,801
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$22,225
Per Capita Income
27.1%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26288 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Webster Springs, 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)
$34,801 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,833housing units
1,833
Total Housing Units
1,209
Occupied Units
624
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,200
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$708
Median Rent
1973
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 26288, employing approximately 502 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,248,000.
50
Businesses
502
Employees
$22.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 28.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 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 26288 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26288
Webster Springs (26288)
3,603 residents
- 26217 354
Diana (26217)
354 residents
- 26266 252
Upperglade (26266)
252 residents
- 26298 96
Bergoo (26298)
96 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26288 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26288, 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 (3,603 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 26288 in?
ZIP code 26288 (Webster Springs) is located in Webster County, West Virginia. Webster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webster-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26288?
ZIP code 26288 in Webster Springs, WV has a population of 3,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26288?
The median household income in ZIP 26288 is $34,801, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26288?
The median home value in ZIP 26288 is $80,200, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26288?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26288 is White at 96.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26288?
ZIP code 26288 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26288?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26288 are: Retail trade (14), Transportation and warehousing (6), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26288?
In ZIP code 26288, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 26288?
In ZIP code 26288, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26288?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26288 is 27.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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