PlainZIP

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
$49,816
Median income
$133,300
Median home value
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,157. Poverty here runs at 20.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $133,300 (3% below the state average), median rent at $791 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.7%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26301, plus 6 more within Harrison County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 26301?

40.9

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,954

Total Housing Units

11,906

Occupied Units

2,048

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$133,300

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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

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ZIP 26301 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 26301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Harrison County

26330 standard
Bridgeport, WV
Pop: 14,377
26426 standard
Salem, WV
Pop: 7,003
26431 standard
Shinnston, WV
Pop: 5,950
26385 standard
Lost Creek, WV
Pop: 3,872
26408 standard
Mount Clare, WV
Pop: 2,852
26386 standard
Lumberport, WV
Pop: 2,411

Related Areas

Harrison County Clarksburg, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.