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Shanks, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26761

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

685
24/sq mi
$25,139
Median income
$79,400
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shanks pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26761 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26761 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shanks, Hampshire County, West Virginia, home to just 685 residents across 28.4 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26761 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $25,139 (56% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,408. Local economic indicators show a 9.2% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $79,400 (43% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26761, plus 6 more within Hampshire County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 26761, Shanks, 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

685

Population

28.4

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26761?

70.1

Median Age

65.9%

Male

34.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
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?

$25,139

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$28,408

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26761 ranks nationally

Shanks, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,139 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

371

Total Housing Units

305

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

1.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$79,400

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 26761, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $583,000.

3

Businesses

17

Employees

$583K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26761 vs 26757 →

ZIP 26761 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 26761 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 26761 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 26761 ranks #4 of 4 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
26757 Romney, WV 6,464 3.5 mi
26704 Augusta, WV 5,663 5.2 mi
26714 Delray, WV 482 8.0 mi
26755 Rio, WV 833 10.0 mi
25437 Points, WV 212 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hampshire County

26757 standard
Romney, WV
Pop: 6,464
26704 standard
Augusta, WV
Pop: 5,663
26711 standard
Capon Bridge, WV
Pop: 2,655
25434 standard
Paw Paw, WV
Pop: 2,521
26763 standard
Springfield, WV
Pop: 1,540
26808 standard
High View, WV
Pop: 967

Related Areas

Hampshire County Shanks, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26761 in? ▼
ZIP code 26761 (Shanks) 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 26761? ▼
ZIP code 26761 in Shanks, WV has a population of 685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26761? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26761 is $25,139, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26761? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26761 is $79,400, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26761? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26761 is White at 98.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26761? ▼
ZIP code 26761 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26761? ▼
In ZIP code 26761, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 26761? ▼
In ZIP code 26761, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26761? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26761 is 9.2% 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.