Keyser, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26726
Mineral County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,306
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,944
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Keyser pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26726 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26726 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia, home to 13,306 residents across 378.0 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26726 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,944 (23% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,176. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $171,600 (24% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 75.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $771.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mineral County, so 26726 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 26726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Keyser, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26726.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 17
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 26726, Keyser, 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
13,306
Population
378.0
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26726?
43.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
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?
$70,944
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$37,176
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26726 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Keyser, 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)
$70,944 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
5,864housing units
5,864
Total Housing Units
5,134
Occupied Units
730
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,600
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$771
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 261 business establishments in ZIP 26726, employing approximately 5,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $285,737,000.
261
Businesses
5,600
Employees
$285.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 13 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Information | 6 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
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 26726 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26726
Keyser (26726)
13,306 residents
- 21562 3,141
Westernport (21562)
3,141 residents
- 26710 2,133
Burlington (26710)
2,133 residents
- 21557 1,895
Rawlings (21557)
1,895 residents
- 26743 1,613
New Creek (26743)
1,613 residents
- 21521 1,265
Barton (21521)
1,265 residents
- 26750 891
Piedmont (26750)
891 residents
- 21523 286
Bloomington (21523)
286 residents
- 21540 65
Luke (21540)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26726 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26726 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21540
Luke (21540)
$81,250 median income
- 26710
Burlington (26710)
$78,516 median income
- 26726
Keyser (26726)
$70,944 median income
- 21521
Barton (21521)
$64,194 median income
- 26743
New Creek (26743)
$61,331 median income
- 21523
Bloomington (21523)
$59,063 median income
- 21562
Westernport (21562)
$47,500 median income
- 26750
Piedmont (26750)
$42,500 median income
- 21557
Rawlings (21557)
$34,936 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26726 ranks #3 of 9 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 26726, 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 (13,306 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 26726 in?
ZIP code 26726 (Keyser) is located in Mineral County, West Virginia. Mineral County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mineral-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26726?
ZIP code 26726 in Keyser, WV has a population of 13,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26726?
The median household income in ZIP 26726 is $70,944, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26726?
The median home value in ZIP 26726 is $171,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26726 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26726?
ZIP code 26726 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 5,600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26726 are: Health care and social assistance (49), Retail trade (40), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26726?
In ZIP code 26726, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26726?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26726 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26726?
In ZIP code 26726, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26726 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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