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.
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ZIP 26426 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26426 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,698 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $113k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $675 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.9% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26422 – Reynoldsville
- 26436 – Smithburg
- 26448 – Wallace
- 26339 – Center Point
- 26301 – Clarksburg
- 26451 – West Milford
- 26411 – New Milton
- 26456 – West Union
- 26386 – Lumberport
- 26348 – Folsom
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 |