Capon Bridge, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26711
Hampshire County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,655
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,212
- Median income Near-median income area
- $243,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Capon Bridge pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26711 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26711 covers 151.7 square miles in Capon Bridge, Hampshire County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,655 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26711 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,212 (23% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,854. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $243,500 (76% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,080.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 26711 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 26711
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Capon Bridge, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26711.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 26711, Capon Bridge, 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
2,655
Population
151.7
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26711?
47.1
Median Age
56.5%
Male
43.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$71,212
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$44,854
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26711 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Capon Bridge, 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)
$71,212 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,287housing units
1,287
Total Housing Units
1,026
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,500
Median Home Value
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$1,080
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 26711, employing approximately 219 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,020,000.
42
Businesses
219
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 26.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 26711 vs 26808 →
ZIP 26711 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
- 22637 1,970
Gore (22637)
1,970 residents
- 26808 967
High View (26808)
967 residents
- 25444 605
Slanesville (25444)
605 residents
- 26817 443
Bloomery (26817)
443 residents
- 26865 248
Yellow Spring (26865)
248 residents
- 25437 212
Points (25437)
212 residents
- 26823 198
Capon Springs (26823)
198 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26711 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26711 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
- 22637
Gore (22637)
$81,132 median income
- 26704
Augusta (26704)
$74,314 median income
- 26711
Capon Bridge (26711)
$71,212 median income
- 26808
High View (26808)
$70,313 median income
- 26817
Bloomery (26817)
$68,750 median income
- 26865 $50,833
Yellow Spring (26865)
$50,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26711 ranks #4 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 26711, 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 (2,655 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 26711 in?
ZIP code 26711 (Capon Bridge) 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 26711?
ZIP code 26711 in Capon Bridge, WV has a population of 2,655 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26711?
The median household income in ZIP 26711 is $71,212, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26711?
The median home value in ZIP 26711 is $243,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26711?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26711 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26711?
ZIP code 26711 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26711?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26711 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26711?
In ZIP code 26711, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 26711?
In ZIP code 26711, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26711?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26711 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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