Circleville, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26804

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

709
3/sq mi
$31,000
Median income
$99,400
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26804 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26804 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.8 square miles in Circleville, Pendleton County, West Virginia. The area is home to 709 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 26804 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26804 sits at $31,000 (46% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $20,123. The poverty rate stands at 37.6% and the unemployment rate at 26.7%. On housing, the median home value is $99,400 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26804 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pendleton County, so you can benchmark 26804 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 26804, Circleville, 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

709

Population

214.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26804?

46.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
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 2.1%
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?

$31,000

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$20,123

Per Capita Income

37.6%

Poverty Rate

26.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26804 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,000 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

289

Total Housing Units

168

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$99,400

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 26804, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,629,000.

7

Businesses

43

Employees

$1.6M

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 26804 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 26804 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 26804 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 26804 ranks #3 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
26296 Whitmer, WV 177 8.3 mi
24413 Blue Grass, VA 178 8.0 mi
26814 Riverton, WV 415 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26804 in?
ZIP code 26804 (Circleville) is located in Pendleton County, West Virginia. Pendleton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pendleton-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26804?
ZIP code 26804 in Circleville, WV has a population of 709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26804?
The median household income in ZIP 26804 is $31,000, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26804?
The median home value in ZIP 26804 is $99,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26804?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26804 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26804?
ZIP code 26804 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26804?
In ZIP code 26804, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 26804?
In ZIP code 26804, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26804?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26804 is 37.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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