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Population and households in ZIP 26105
Household size in ZIP 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 26105 is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south. ZIP 26105 has smaller households than the great majority of West Virginia ZIP codes.
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 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 26105 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.9, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and 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 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in ZIP 26105, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 97 West Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 26105
Renters in ZIP 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.2% of households in ZIP 26105 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northeast.
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 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 26105 as nationally: 9.2%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in West Virginia as a whole (14.9%). Vacancy has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 26105 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $537 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $658 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $862 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$327 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 26105 costs $862 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $326 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 34.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 26105
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 26105 than nationally: 31.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is higher than in West Virginia overall (25.0%). The share with a degree has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 26105: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, as it has nationally. Only seven of the 97 West Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 26105
| Period | ZIP 26105 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 26105 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 26105 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 26105 | 2.23 | 42.9 | 6.7% | 24.2% | 9.2% | 1970 | $862 | 31.0% | 95.8% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 26104 | 2.27 | 44.7 | 10.8% | 28.2% | 9.7% | 1969 | $840 | 27.2% | 91.5% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 45714 | 2.25 | 44.8 | 9.6% | 30.2% | 7.2% | 1971 | $914 | 18.5% | 92.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 26101 | 2.31 | 42.4 | 12.8% | 32.6% | 14.2% | 1959 | $815 | 18.4% | 86.7% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 26187 | 2.31 | 46.3 | 5.6% | 14.4% | 10.5% | 1974 | $923 | 36.5% | 96.7% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 45729 | 2.93 | 40.8 | 12.3% | 2.1% | 11.6% | 1989 | $686 | 25.1% | 98.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 45784 | 2.59 | 49.1 | 11.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% | 1983 | $672 | 22.8% | 97.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 45750 | 2.23 | 44.4 | 11.3% | 29.0% | 11.1% | 1964 | $884 | 26.1% | 93.4% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 26184 | 2.38 | 48.5 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 1988 | $874 | 18.4% | 93.2% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 26142 | 2.77 | 41.5 | 18.1% | 15.3% | 11.7% | 1984 | $950 | 16.8% | 87.7% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 26181 | 2.45 | 48.4 | 7.2% | 12.4% | 7.4% | 1976 | $845 | 30.8% | 97.8% | 5.1% |
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 26105. 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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