PlainZIP

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
$52,742
Median income
$136,200
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,807. Poverty here runs at 17.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $136,200 (1% below the state average), median rent at $518 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.9%.

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. To put 26354 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Taylor County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 26354?

48.1

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$30,807

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26354 ranks nationally

Grafton, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,742 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,514

Total Housing Units

3,938

Occupied Units

576

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$136,200

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26354 vs 26435 →

ZIP 26354 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 26354 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26354 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 26354 ranks #6 of 6 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
26435 Simpson, WV 98 6.4 mi
26440 Thornton, WV 1,135 6.9 mi
26347 Flemington, WV 2,068 8.1 mi
26554 Fairmont, WV 41,369 9.4 mi
26349 Galloway, WV 132 9.3 mi
26424 Rosemont, WV 318 9.4 mi
26405 Moatsville, WV 1,179 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Taylor County

26347 standard
Flemington, WV
Pop: 2,068
26424 standard
Rosemont, WV
Pop: 318
26435 standard
Simpson, WV
Pop: 98

Related Areas

Taylor County Grafton, WV West Virginia

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.

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