ZIP Code 26320

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Source:

Alma · Tyler County · West Virginia

Population
1,000

7/sq mi

Median income
$70,476

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$76,800

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.0%

Median age 46.4

Land area
144.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26320 in Alma, West Virginia has a population of 1,000. The median household income is $70,476, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $76,800, 72% below the US average. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26320 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.9 square miles in Alma, Tyler County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,000 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 26320 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26320 sits at $70,476 (22% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $51,261. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $76,800 (44% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26320 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Tyler County, so you can benchmark 26320 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 26320, Alma, 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

1,000

Population

144.9

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26320?

46.4

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
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?

$70,476

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$51,261

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

431

Total Housing Units

328

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.9%
Renter 2.1%

$76,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 26320, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,459,000.

6

Businesses

41

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26320 vs 26149 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26149 Middlebourne, WV 2,452 4.7 mi
26456 West Union, WV 3,734 10.2 mi
26167 Reader, WV 865 10.4 mi
26436 Smithburg, WV 204 10.2 mi
26415 Pennsboro, WV 4,016 10.6 mi
26175 Sistersville, WV 3,326 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26320 in?
ZIP code 26320 (Alma) is located in Tyler County, West Virginia. Tyler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tyler-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26320?
ZIP code 26320 in Alma, WV has a population of 1,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26320?
The median household income in ZIP 26320 is $70,476, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26320?
The median home value in ZIP 26320 is $76,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26320?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26320 is White at 92.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26320?
ZIP code 26320 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26320?
In ZIP code 26320, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 26320?
In ZIP code 26320, approximately 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26320?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26320 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Alma, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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