ZIP Code 26377

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Jacksonburg · Wetzel County · West Virginia

Population
700

5/sq mi

Median income
$51,198

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,000

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.7%

Median age 59.2

Land area
145.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 26377 in Jacksonburg, West Virginia has a population of 700. The median household income is $51,198, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $99,000, 64% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26377 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.8 square miles in Jacksonburg, Wetzel County, West Virginia. The area is home to 700 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 26377 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26377 sits at $51,198 (11% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $22,736. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $99,000 (28% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26377 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wetzel County, so you can benchmark 26377 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 26377, Jacksonburg, 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

700

Population

145.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26377?

59.2

Median Age

61.6%

Male

38.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
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?

$51,198

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$22,736

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

401

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$99,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1948

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 26377, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $573,000.

5

Businesses

15

Employees

$573K

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 26377 vs 26419 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26419 Pine Grove, WV 1,131 4.4 mi
26339 Center Point, WV 255 5.2 mi
26348 Folsom, WV 196 4.5 mi
26437 Smithfield, WV 645 6.9 mi
26167 Reader, WV 865 6.8 mi
26448 Wallace, WV 1,421 9.8 mi
26155 New Martinsville, WV 8,823 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26377 in?
ZIP code 26377 (Jacksonburg) is located in Wetzel County, West Virginia. Wetzel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wetzel-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26377?
ZIP code 26377 in Jacksonburg, WV has a population of 700 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26377?
The median household income in ZIP 26377 is $51,198, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26377?
The median home value in ZIP 26377 is $99,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26377?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26377 is White at 95.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26377?
ZIP code 26377 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26377?
In ZIP code 26377, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 26377?
In ZIP code 26377, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26377?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26377 is 24.8% 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 Jacksonburg, 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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