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Population and households in ZIP 26062
Household size in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 26062 are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.30, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 97 West Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, ZIP 26062 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 26062 than nationally: 9.9%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across West Virginia. The single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 26062
Renters in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 26062 own their homes; 28.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in West Virginia as a whole (25.1%). Among homeowners, 52.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 26062 than nationally: 7.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 26062 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of West Virginia ZIP codes.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 26062 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. ZIP 26062 has older homes than the great majority of West Virginia ZIP codes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $589 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $698 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $776 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$187 | +$327 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 26062 pays $776 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $187 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 26062
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 26062: 23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 26062: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 26062 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of West Virginia ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 26062
| Period | ZIP 26062 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 26062: 7.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 26062 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 26062 | 2.17 | 45.8 | 9.9% | 28.9% | 7.9% | 1960 | $776 | 23.5% | 94.5% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 26035 | 2.52 | 41.7 | 3.3% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 1974 | $722 | 12.6% | 94.4% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 43952 | 2.42 | 39.4 | 12.9% | 40.3% | 14.2% | 1955 | $880 | 24.1% | 91.2% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 43964 | 2.24 | 44.5 | 7.2% | 23.2% | 9.4% | 1960 | $877 | 18.1% | 93.8% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 26037 | 2.10 | 50.4 | 8.3% | 28.8% | 8.9% | 1971 | $780 | 21.4% | 92.0% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 43938 | 2.47 | 41.2 | 19.7% | 31.1% | 14.4% | 1950 | $915 | 13.8% | 91.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 43926 | 2.00 | 48.4 | 1.6% | 11.2% | 6.5% | 1969 | $750 | 9.5% | 97.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 26047 | 2.31 | 45.2 | 9.9% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 1974 | $804 | 15.9% | 87.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 15021 | 2.32 | 46.3 | 10.2% | 19.8% | 12.5% | 1960 | $823 | 19.2% | 91.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 43953 | 2.23 | 48.2 | 10.9% | 32.3% | 9.0% | 1970 | $963 | 30.8% | 93.8% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 43961 | 2.06 | 47.1 | 3.1% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 1970 | $767 | 9.8% | 97.1% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 26062. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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