Romney, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26757
Hampshire County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,464
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,212
- Median income Below-median income area
- $213,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Romney pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26757 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26757 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, home to 6,464 residents across 363.1 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26757 reports a modest median household income of $57,212 (1% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,574. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $213,200 (54% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 70.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $594.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hampshire County, so 26757 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 26757
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Romney, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26757.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 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 26757, Romney, 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
6,464
Population
363.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26757?
47.2
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.7%
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?
$57,212
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$30,574
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26757 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Romney, 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)
$57,212 Top 46% higher than 54% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,596housing units
3,596
Total Housing Units
2,702
Occupied Units
894
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,200
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$594
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 150 business establishments in ZIP 26757, employing approximately 1,832 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,428,000.
150
Businesses
1,832
Employees
$68.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.7% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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 26757 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26757
Romney (26757)
6,464 residents
- 26761 685
Shanks (26761)
685 residents
- 26714 482
Delray (26714)
482 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26757 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26757 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26714
Delray (26714)
$72,159 median income
- 26757
Romney (26757)
$57,212 median income
- 26761 $25,139
Shanks (26761)
$25,139 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26757 ranks #2 of 3 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 26757, 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 (6,464 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 26757 in?
ZIP code 26757 (Romney) 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 26757?
ZIP code 26757 in Romney, WV has a population of 6,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26757?
The median household income in ZIP 26757 is $57,212, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26757?
The median home value in ZIP 26757 is $213,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26757?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26757 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26757?
ZIP code 26757 has 150 business establishments employing approximately 1,832 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26757?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26757 are: Retail trade (28), Health care and social assistance (24), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26757?
In ZIP code 26757, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 26757?
In ZIP code 26757, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26757?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26757 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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