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ZIP Code 26755

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

833
7/sq mi
$178,000
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rio pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26755 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.1 square miles in Rio, Hampshire County, West Virginia. The area is home to 833 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26755 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26755 sits at , while per-capita income is $42,119. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $178,000 (29% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26755 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 26755 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26755, Rio, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

833

Population

114.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26755?

51.5

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,119

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

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 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

444

Total Housing Units

222

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$178,000

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 26755, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,410,000.

10

Businesses

47

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26755 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 26755 ranks #4 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 Code City Population Distance
26714 Delray, WV 482 5.4 mi
26801 Baker, WV 1,118 8.1 mi
26761 Shanks, WV 685 10.0 mi
26851 Wardensville, WV 2,180 8.8 mi
26704 Augusta, WV 5,663 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26755 in?
ZIP code 26755 (Rio) 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 26755?
ZIP code 26755 in Rio, WV has a population of 833 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26755?
The median home value in ZIP 26755 is $178,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26755?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26755 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26755?
ZIP code 26755 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26755?
In ZIP code 26755, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 26755?
In ZIP code 26755, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26755?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26755 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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