Flemington, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26347
Taylor County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,068
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flemington pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26347 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26347 covers 102.4 square miles in Flemington, Taylor County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,068 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26347 reports a modest median household income of $61,250 (6% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,880. Unemployment is 15.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,200 (19% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $992; owner occupancy is 84.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Taylor County, so 26347 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 26347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flemington, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26347.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 26347, Flemington, 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
2,068
Population
102.4
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26347?
38.3
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
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?
$61,250
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$30,880
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26347 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Flemington, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,250 Top 38% higher than 62% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia 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
1,009housing units
1,009
Total Housing Units
918
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,200
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$992
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 26347, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,533,000.
24
Businesses
159
Employees
$4.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 16.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
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 26347 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26330
Bridgeport (26330)
14,377 residents
- 26354
Grafton (26354)
11,135 residents
- 26416
Philippi (26416)
7,529 residents
- 26347 2,068
Flemington (26347)
2,068 residents
- 26424 318
Rosemont (26424)
318 residents
- 26349 132
Galloway (26349)
132 residents
- 26435 98
Simpson (26435)
98 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26347 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26347 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26330
Bridgeport (26330)
$88,962 median income
- 26347
Flemington (26347)
$61,250 median income
- 26416
Philippi (26416)
$54,741 median income
- 26349
Galloway (26349)
$53,942 median income
- 26354
Grafton (26354)
$52,742 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26347 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26347, 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 (2,068 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 26347 in?
ZIP code 26347 (Flemington) is located in Taylor County, West Virginia. Taylor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taylor-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26347?
ZIP code 26347 in Flemington, WV has a population of 2,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26347?
The median household income in ZIP 26347 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26347?
The median home value in ZIP 26347 is $112,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26347 is White at 95.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26347?
ZIP code 26347 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26347 are: Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26347?
In ZIP code 26347, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 26347?
In ZIP code 26347, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26347 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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