Grafton, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26354
Taylor County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,135
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,742
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grafton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26354 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 26354 (Grafton, WV) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 26354 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grafton, Taylor County, West Virginia, home to 11,135 residents across 261.4 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26354 reports a modest median household income of $52,742 (9% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,807. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $136,200 (1% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $518; 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Taylor County, so 26354 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 26354
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grafton, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26354.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 26354, Grafton, 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
11,135
Population
261.4
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26354?
48.1
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$52,742
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$30,807
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26354 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Grafton, 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)
$52,742 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,514housing units
4,514
Total Housing Units
3,938
Occupied Units
576
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$518
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 155 business establishments in ZIP 26354, employing approximately 2,251 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,752,000.
155
Businesses
2,251
Employees
$134.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 16.1% |
| Construction | 22 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
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 26354 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26554
Fairmont (26554)
41,369 residents
- 26354 11,135
Grafton (26354)
11,135 residents
- 26347 2,068
Flemington (26347)
2,068 residents
- 26405 1,179
Moatsville (26405)
1,179 residents
- 26440 1,135
Thornton (26440)
1,135 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 26354 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26354 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26440
Thornton (26440)
$92,824 median income
- 26554
Fairmont (26554)
$69,712 median income
- 26405
Moatsville (26405)
$68,798 median income
- 26347
Flemington (26347)
$61,250 median income
- 26349
Galloway (26349)
$53,942 median income
- 26354
Grafton (26354)
$52,742 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26354 ranks #6 of 6 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 26354, 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 (11,135 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 26354 in?
ZIP code 26354 (Grafton) 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 26354?
ZIP code 26354 in Grafton, WV has a population of 11,135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26354?
The median household income in ZIP 26354 is $52,742, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26354?
The median home value in ZIP 26354 is $136,200, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26354?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26354 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26354?
ZIP code 26354 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 2,251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26354?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26354 are: Health care and social assistance (29), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26354?
In ZIP code 26354, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 26354?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26354 is 25.2 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 26354?
In ZIP code 26354, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26354?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26354 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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