Clarksburg, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26301
Harrison County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,435
- 158/sq mi High-density area
- $49,816
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarksburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 158
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26301 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26301 (Clarksburg, WV) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.4 in 2023 to 193.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 26301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, with 30,435 residents across 192.1 square miles, a density of 158 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26301 reports a modest median household income of $49,816 (14% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,157. The poverty rate is 20.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $133,300 (3% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $791; 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harrison County, so 26301 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 26301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksburg, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26301.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
102 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
55 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 26301, Clarksburg, 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
30,435
Population
192.1
Area (sq mi)
158
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26301?
40.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$49,816
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$29,157
Per Capita Income
20.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26301 ranks nationally
Clarksburg, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$49,816 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
13,954housing units
13,954
Total Housing Units
11,906
Occupied Units
2,048
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,300
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$791
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26301 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 156 |
| 2021 | +4.2% | 163 |
| 2022 | +9.1% | 178 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 183 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 193 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 712 business establishments in ZIP 26301, employing approximately 10,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $517,195,000.
712
Businesses
10,428
Employees
$517.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 104 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 102 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 51 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 5.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 2.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 16 | 2.3% |
| Information | 16 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26301 vs 26422 →
ZIP 26301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26301
Clarksburg (26301)
30,435 residents
- 26385 3,872
Lost Creek (26385)
3,872 residents
- 26386 2,411
Lumberport (26386)
2,411 residents
- 26369 762
Hepzibah (26369)
762 residents
- 26451 685
West Milford (26451)
685 residents
- 26422 606
Reynoldsville (26422)
606 residents
- 26323 602
Anmoore (26323)
602 residents
- 26404 458
Meadowbrook (26404)
458 residents
- 26361 263
Gypsy (26361)
263 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26361
Gypsy (26361)
$82,697 median income
- 26385
Lost Creek (26385)
$82,625 median income
- 26438
Spelter (26438)
$78,669 median income
- 26386
Lumberport (26386)
$75,720 median income
- 26451
West Milford (26451)
$73,846 median income
- 26301
Clarksburg (26301)
$49,816 median income
- 26404 $16,472
Meadowbrook (26404)
$16,472 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26301 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26422 | Reynoldsville, WV | 606 | 3.5 mi |
| 26369 | Hepzibah, WV | 762 | 4.0 mi |
| 26451 | West Milford, WV | 685 | 5.8 mi |
| 26404 | Meadowbrook, WV | 458 | 4.9 mi |
| 26323 | Anmoore, WV | 602 | 5.1 mi |
| 26438 | Spelter, WV | 176 | 5.1 mi |
| 26386 | Lumberport, WV | 2,411 | 7.2 mi |
| 26366 | Haywood, WV | 144 | 6.8 mi |
| 26361 | Gypsy, WV | 263 | 6.3 mi |
| 26385 | Lost Creek, WV | 3,872 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26301, 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 (30,435 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 26301 in?
ZIP code 26301 (Clarksburg) is located in Harrison County, West Virginia. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26301?
ZIP code 26301 in Clarksburg, WV has a population of 30,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26301?
The median household income in ZIP 26301 is $49,816, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26301?
The median home value in ZIP 26301 is $133,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26301 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26301?
ZIP code 26301 has 712 business establishments employing approximately 10,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26301 are: Retail trade (104), Other services (except public administration) (102), Health care and social assistance (100). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26301 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26301?
In ZIP code 26301, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 26301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26301 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26301?
In ZIP code 26301, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26301 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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