PlainZIP

Wallace, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26448

Harrison County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,421
15/sq mi
$32,955
Median income
$77,800
Median home value
5.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wallace pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26448 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26448 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wallace, Harrison County, West Virginia, home to just 1,421 residents across 97.3 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26448 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,955 (43% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $32,192. Local economic indicators show a 17.8% poverty rate alongside 8.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $77,800 for a typical home value (44% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 92.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 26448 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 26448, Wallace, 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

1,421

Population

97.3

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26448?

42.7

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
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 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$32,955

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$32,192

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26448 ranks nationally

Wallace, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,955 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.3%

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

What does housing look like?

457

Total Housing Units

402

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$77,800

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

1961

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 26448, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $672,000.

6

Businesses

32

Employees

$672K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 50.0%

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 26448 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 26448 ranks #5 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 26448 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 26448 ranks #7 of 7 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
26386 Lumberport, WV 2,411 5.0 mi
26348 Folsom, WV 196 5.3 mi
26339 Center Point, WV 255 6.3 mi
26437 Smithfield, WV 645 8.4 mi
26422 Reynoldsville, WV 606 8.2 mi
26426 Salem, WV 7,003 9.1 mi
26377 Jacksonburg, WV 700 9.8 mi
26301 Clarksburg, WV 30,435 10.1 mi
26582 Mannington, WV 5,335 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harrison County

26301 standard
Clarksburg, WV
Pop: 30,435
26330 standard
Bridgeport, WV
Pop: 14,377
26426 standard
Salem, WV
Pop: 7,003
26431 standard
Shinnston, WV
Pop: 5,950
26385 standard
Lost Creek, WV
Pop: 3,872
26408 standard
Mount Clare, WV
Pop: 2,852

Related Areas

Harrison County Wallace, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26448 in? ▼
ZIP code 26448 (Wallace) is located in Harrison County, West Virginia. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26448? ▼
ZIP code 26448 in Wallace, WV has a population of 1,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26448? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26448 is $32,955, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26448? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26448 is $77,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26448? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26448 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26448? ▼
ZIP code 26448 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26448? ▼
In ZIP code 26448, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.3% 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 26448? ▼
In ZIP code 26448, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26448? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26448 is 17.8% 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.