Gassaway, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26624
Braxton County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,950
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gassaway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26624 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26624 covers 190.3 square miles in Gassaway, Braxton County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,950 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26624 reports a modest median household income of $47,083 (18% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,800. The poverty rate is 23.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,700 (17% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $496; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Braxton County, so 26624 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 26624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gassaway, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26624.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 26624, Gassaway, 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
2,950
Population
190.3
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26624?
55.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.1%
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?
$47,083
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$25,800
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26624 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Gassaway, 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)
$47,083 30th percentile higher than 30% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,348housing units
1,348
Total Housing Units
999
Occupied Units
349
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,700
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$496
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 26624, employing approximately 811 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,895,000.
73
Businesses
811
Employees
$37.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 28.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 7 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.5% |
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 26624 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26601
Sutton (26601)
4,898 residents
- 26624
Gassaway (26624)
2,950 residents
- 25063 1,797
Duck (25063)
1,797 residents
- 26335 1,378
Burnsville (26335)
1,378 residents
- 26623 1,189
Frametown (26623)
1,189 residents
- 25267 758
Normantown (25267)
758 residents
- 26619 606
Exchange (26619)
606 residents
- 26636 487
Rosedale (26636)
487 residents
- 26615 245
Copen (26615)
245 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26624 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25063
Duck (25063)
$61,731 median income
- 26623
Frametown (26623)
$60,761 median income
- 26335
Burnsville (26335)
$51,513 median income
- 26601
Sutton (26601)
$50,469 median income
- 26624
Gassaway (26624)
$47,083 median income
- 26636
Rosedale (26636)
$40,938 median income
- 26619
Exchange (26619)
$36,366 median income
- 26615 $16,181
Copen (26615)
$16,181 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26624 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26619 | Exchange, WV | 606 | 5.3 mi |
| 26623 | Frametown, WV | 1,189 | 6.0 mi |
| 26611 | Cedarville, WV | 224 | 8.9 mi |
| 26636 | Rosedale, WV | 487 | 7.9 mi |
| 26615 | Copen, WV | 245 | 8.4 mi |
| 26601 | Sutton, WV | 4,898 | 10.1 mi |
| 26335 | Burnsville, WV | 1,378 | 11.5 mi |
| 25063 | Duck, WV | 1,797 | 11.7 mi |
| 25267 | Normantown, WV | 758 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26624, 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 (2,950 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 26624 in?
ZIP code 26624 (Gassaway) 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 26624?
ZIP code 26624 in Gassaway, WV has a population of 2,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26624?
The median household income in ZIP 26624 is $47,083, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26624?
The median home value in ZIP 26624 is $114,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26624?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26624 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26624?
ZIP code 26624 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 811 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26624?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26624 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (8), Construction (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26624?
In ZIP code 26624, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 26624?
In ZIP code 26624, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26624?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26624 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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