Valley Bend, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26293
Randolph County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 600
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Valley Bend has 600 residents, placing it in the 21st percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 40 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 26293 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 26293 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Valley Bend, Randolph County, West Virginia, home to just 600 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 26293, but per-capita income is $50,769. The poverty rate is 0.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 26293 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 →
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 26293, Valley Bend, 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
600
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26293?
50.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
273housing units
273
Total Housing Units
273
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
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.
- 26241
Elkins (26241)
14,591 residents
- 26253 3,490
Beverly (26253)
3,490 residents
- 26273 2,041
Huttonsville (26273)
2,041 residents
- 26280 1,710
Mill Creek (26280)
1,710 residents
- 26257 957
Coalton (26257)
957 residents
- 26293 600
Valley Bend (26293)
600 residents
- 26278 591
Mabie (26278)
591 residents
- 26267 369
Ellamore (26267)
369 residents
- 26285 304
Norton (26285)
304 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26293 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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