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
$57,212
Median income
$213,200
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 363.1 square miles in Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia. The area is home to 6,464 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 26757 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26757 sits at $57,212 (1% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,574. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $213,200 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $594 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26757 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hampshire County, so you can benchmark 26757 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 26757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26757.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 26757?

47.2

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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

$30,574

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26757 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,212 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 70.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,596

Total Housing Units

2,702

Occupied Units

894

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$213,200

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26757 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26757 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 26757 ranks #2 of 3 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
26761 Shanks, WV 685 3.5 mi
26714 Delray, WV 482 10.8 mi

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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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