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ZIP Code 26293

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

600
40/sq mi
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 26293 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.2 square miles in Valley Bend, Randolph County, West Virginia. The area is home to 600 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 26293 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26293 sits at , while per-capita income is $50,769. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26293 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 26293 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 26293, Valley Bend, 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

600

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26293?

50.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$50,769

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

273

Total Housing Units

273

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 26293, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $683,000.

9

Businesses

26

Employees

$683K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 33.3%

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 26293 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 26293 ranks #6 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
26259 Dailey, WV 176 2.6 mi
26253 Beverly, WV 3,490 4.2 mi
26285 Norton, WV 304 9.0 mi
26278 Mabie, WV 591 5.9 mi
26280 Mill Creek, WV 1,710 6.2 mi
26273 Huttonsville, WV 2,041 10.2 mi
26257 Coalton, WV 957 10.1 mi
26267 Ellamore, WV 369 11.5 mi
26241 Elkins, WV 14,591 12.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26293 in?
ZIP code 26293 (Valley Bend) 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 26293?
ZIP code 26293 in Valley Bend, WV has a population of 600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26293?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26293 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26293?
ZIP code 26293 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26293?
In ZIP code 26293, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 26293?
In ZIP code 26293, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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