Population 925 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 26234
Household size in ZIP 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.92 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 26234 are small: just 2.23 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.
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 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.5 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.8 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
ZIP 26234 skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 26234 than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. West Virginia as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.1 points, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 26234
Renters in ZIP 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 26234 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 61.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.0% of the housing in ZIP 26234, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 26234 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall.
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 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $507 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $500 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $671 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $967 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$460 | +$327 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 26234 pays $967 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in West Virginia overall ($905). Rent takes 14.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 26234
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 26234: 10.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.9% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.5% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.5% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 26234 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 26234
| Period | ZIP 26234 | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 26234 is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in West Virginia overall (5.5%). 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 26234 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 26234 | 2.23 | 52.9 | 9.6% | 11.2% | 22.0% | 1980 | $967 | 10.9% | 86.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 26228 | 1.80 | 60.8 | 1.9% | 10.5% | 19.9% | 1982 | $967 | 11.1% | 86.4% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 26218 | 2.77 | 40.5 | 7.9% | 12.1% | 24.7% | 1985 | $938 | 14.1% | 85.0% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 26343 | 2.34 | 48.6 | 8.4% | 15.4% | 22.2% | 1983 | $826 | 14.9% | 86.7% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 26236 | 2.64 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 11.3% | 31.6% | 1980 | $697 | 11.5% | 79.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 26215 | 2.26 | 53.4 | 10.4% | 18.3% | 46.3% | 1971 | $766 | 11.6% | 80.1% | 19.6% |
| ZIP 26210 | 2.73 | 37.4 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 23.7% | 1986 | $890 | 17.0% | 83.8% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 26376 | 2.78 | 38.1 | 9.8% | 21.5% | 27.4% | 1984 | $667 | 16.9% | 88.6% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 26224 | 2.68 | 40.6 | 11.4% | 19.7% | 39.8% | 1981 | $720 | 13.2% | 81.0% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 26237 | 2.75 | 37.5 | 9.1% | 11.4% | 32.7% | 1981 | $664 | 11.8% | 79.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 26447 | 2.31 | 47.7 | 4.7% | 17.5% | 21.6% | 1986 | $704 | 18.0% | 84.6% | 6.9% |
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 26234. 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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