Exchange, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26619

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

606
8/sq mi
$36,366
Median income
$110,800
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26619 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26619 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.8 square miles in Exchange, Braxton County, West Virginia. The area is home to 606 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 26619 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26619 sits at $36,366 (37% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $19,289. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $110,800 (20% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26619 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Braxton County, so you can benchmark 26619 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 26619, Exchange, 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

606

Population

80.8

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26619?

49.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
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 1.9%
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?

$36,366

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$19,289

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26619 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,366 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

308

Total Housing Units

248

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$110,800

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

1971

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26619 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 26619 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 26619 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 26619 ranks #7 of 8 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
26615 Copen, WV 245 3.5 mi
26430 Sand Fork, WV 466 7.2 mi
26624 Gassaway, WV 2,950 5.3 mi
26335 Burnsville, WV 1,378 6.3 mi
26627 Heaters, WV 447 7.5 mi
26611 Cedarville, WV 224 7.1 mi
26601 Sutton, WV 4,898 10.9 mi
26623 Frametown, WV 1,189 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26619 in?
ZIP code 26619 (Exchange) is located in Braxton County, West Virginia. Braxton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/braxton-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26619?
ZIP code 26619 in Exchange, WV has a population of 606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26619?
The median household income in ZIP 26619 is $36,366, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26619?
The median home value in ZIP 26619 is $110,800, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26619?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26619 is White at 95.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26619?
In ZIP code 26619, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 26619?
In ZIP code 26619, 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 26619?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26619 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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