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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
$71,212
Median income
$243,500
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $44,854. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $243,500 (76% above the state average), median rent at $1,080 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.0%.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hampshire County, letting you compare 26711 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 26711

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Capon Bridge, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26711.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 26711?

47.1

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$71,212

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$44,854

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26711 ranks nationally

Capon Bridge, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,212 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,287

Total Housing Units

1,026

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$243,500

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26711 ranks #2 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 26711 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 26711 ranks #4 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
26808 High View, WV 967 5.3 mi
26865 Yellow Spring, WV 248 6.0 mi
26704 Augusta, WV 5,663 6.2 mi
22637 Gore, VA 1,970 6.6 mi
26823 Capon Springs, WV 198 9.8 mi
26817 Bloomery, WV 443 7.3 mi
25444 Slanesville, WV 605 10.0 mi
25437 Points, WV 212 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

26757 standard
Romney, WV
Pop: 6,464
26704 standard
Augusta, WV
Pop: 5,663
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 Capon Bridge, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.