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26621

West Virginia · 744 residents · 29.9 sq mi
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ZIP 26621 is home to 744 people in Braxton County. At a median age of 55.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Owners hold 78% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $157,100. Among the 11 ZIP codes in Braxton County, 26621 ranks 7th by median household income.

$43,092
US average: $82,259
$25,279
US average: $44,673
$157,100
US average: $376,019
10.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
29.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
18.4%
Age 65+
38.0%
44.6%
55.4%
2.47 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(703)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(41)
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Braxton County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 11HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
25063$61,731
26335$51,513
26376$34,811
26601$50,469
In context

ZIP 26621 compared with Braxton County

MeasureZIP 26621Braxton CountyDifference
Median household income$43,092$50,33114% lower
Median home value$157,100$117,90033% higher
Homes that are rented21.6%23.2%−1.6 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher10.2%14.4%−4.1 pts
Poverty rate11.0%20.4%−9.4 pts
Foreign-born residents0.1%0.1%About the same
Median age55.146.68.5 years older
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 26621?

ZIP code 26621 has about 744 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26621?

The typical household in ZIP code 26621 earns about $43,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 26621 expensive?

In ZIP code 26621, the median home is worth about $157,100, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 26621?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 26621 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26621?

About 11.0% of people in ZIP code 26621 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024