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Augusta, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26704

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

5,663
23/sq mi
$74,314
Median income
$230,100
Median home value
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Augusta pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26704 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Augusta, Hampshire County, West Virginia, home to 5,663 residents across 248.4 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26704 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,314 (29% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $39,676. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. The typical home here is valued at $230,100 (67% above the state average); renters pay a median of $674 monthly, and 90.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26704, plus 6 more within Hampshire County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 26704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26704.

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 26704, Augusta, 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

5,663

Population

248.4

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26704?

55.1

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 1.8%
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 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?

$74,314

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$39,676

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26704 ranks nationally

Augusta, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,314 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,691

Total Housing Units

1,985

Occupied Units

706

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$230,100

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$674

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 26704, employing approximately 295 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,339,000.

50

Businesses

295

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 24.0%
Retail trade 9 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 16.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.0%
Finance and insurance 3 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.0%

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 26704 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 26704 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26704 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 26704 ranks #2 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
26761 Shanks, WV 685 5.2 mi
26711 Capon Bridge, WV 2,655 6.2 mi
25437 Points, WV 212 9.2 mi
26714 Delray, WV 482 7.9 mi
26865 Yellow Spring, WV 248 8.0 mi
25444 Slanesville, WV 605 9.6 mi
26808 High View, WV 967 9.4 mi
26755 Rio, WV 833 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

26757 standard
Romney, WV
Pop: 6,464
26711 standard
Capon Bridge, WV
Pop: 2,655
25434 standard
Paw Paw, WV
Pop: 2,521
26763 standard
Springfield, WV
Pop: 1,540
26808 standard
High View, WV
Pop: 967
26852 standard
Purgitsville, WV
Pop: 869

Related Areas

Hampshire County Augusta, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26704 in? ▼
ZIP code 26704 (Augusta) is located in Hampshire County, West Virginia. Hampshire County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hampshire-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26704? ▼
ZIP code 26704 in Augusta, WV has a population of 5,663 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26704? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26704 is $74,314, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26704? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26704 is $230,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26704? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26704 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26704? ▼
ZIP code 26704 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26704? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26704 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26704? ▼
In ZIP code 26704, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 26704? ▼
In ZIP code 26704, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26704? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26704 is 10.8% 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.