ZIP Code 26253 Demographics

Randolph County, West Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26253 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,302

↓ 88.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$57,429

↑ +12.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$134,600

↑ +4.6% vs county

Median Age

39.6 yrs

↑ 11.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

14.6%

↓ +99.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26253 compares to Randolph County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26253 $57k Randolph $51k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26253 $135k Randolph $129k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

69.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$868

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26253 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$134,600
Down Payment (20%)$26,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$855P&I: $681 | Tax: $135 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$868
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $13/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26253, sorted by distance.

26259 2.1 mi away randolph county 26293 4.2 mi away randolph county 26285 9.2 mi away randolph county 26278 9.5 mi away randolph county 26280 10.2 mi away randolph county 26257 11.6 mi away randolph county 26275 13.6 mi away barbour county 26267 13.9 mi away barbour county

About Randolph County

Randolph County is located in West Virginia and has a total population of 28,005. The county's median household income is $51,186 and median home value is $128,700. ZIP code 26253 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Randolph County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.