26426 ZIP Code – Salem, West Virginia

26426 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Salem, West Virginia, part of Harrison County with a population of approximately 7,698 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $51,052, which is near the West Virginia average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $113,600, well below the national average, with 87.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $675, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing).

At 1.5%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. An estimated 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 46.9, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 26422, 26436, 26448.

ZIP Code 26426 Data

Population 7,698
Median Household Income $51,052
Median Home Value $113,600
Median Rent $675
Median Age 46.9
Unemployment Rate 1.5%
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

ZIP 26426 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 26426WV Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population7,6982,49210k
Median Household Income$51k$54k$73k
Median Home Value$113k$125k$258k
Median Rent$675$766$1,088
Median Age46.945.943.2
Unemployment Rate1.5%7.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate15.4%19.7%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher18.9%15.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
26422 REYNOLDSVILLE 324 $69,803
26436 SMITHBURG 101 $32,670
26448 WALLACE 1,296 $43,929
26339 CENTER POINT 116 Not provided
26301 CLARKSBURG 28,736 $48,496