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 Moderate-density area
- $74,314
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,676. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $230,100 (67% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $674.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 26704 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 26704
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26704.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 26704?
55.1
Median Age
59.0%
Male
41.0%
Female
2.9%
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?
$74,314
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$39,676
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26704 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Augusta, 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)
$74,314 Top 19% higher than 81% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,691housing units
2,691
Total Housing Units
1,985
Occupied Units
706
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,100
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26704 vs 26761 →
ZIP 26704 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26704
Augusta (26704)
5,663 residents
- 26711
Capon Bridge (26711)
2,655 residents
- 26808 967
High View (26808)
967 residents
- 26755 833
Rio (26755)
833 residents
- 26761 685
Shanks (26761)
685 residents
- 25444 605
Slanesville (25444)
605 residents
- 26714 482
Delray (26714)
482 residents
- 26865 248
Yellow Spring (26865)
248 residents
- 25437 212
Points (25437)
212 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26704 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26704 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25444
Slanesville (25444)
$132,614 median income
- 26704
Augusta (26704)
$74,314 median income
- 26714
Delray (26714)
$72,159 median income
- 26711
Capon Bridge (26711)
$71,212 median income
- 26808
High View (26808)
$70,313 median income
- 26865 $50,833
Yellow Spring (26865)
$50,833 median income
- 26761 $25,139
Shanks (26761)
$25,139 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26704, 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 (5,663 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 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.
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