ZIP Code 26271 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26271 compared to county averages.

Total Population

332

↓ 95.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$31,875

↓ 41.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$115,600

↓ 18.1% vs county

Median Age

50.0 yrs

↑ 1.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

↑ 74.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26271 compares to Tucker County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26271 $32k Tucker $54k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26271 $116k Tucker $141k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

25.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

83.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$644

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26271 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$115,600
Down Payment (20%)$23,120
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$735P&I: $585 | Tax: $116 | Ins: $34
Rent (Local Median)
$644
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $91/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26271, sorted by distance.

26269 5.8 mi away tucker county 26292 8.7 mi away tucker county 26287 10.9 mi away tucker county 26716 16.1 mi away preston county 26705 19.7 mi away preston county 26425 20.8 mi away preston county 26405 21.6 mi away barbour county 26444 24.9 mi away preston county

About Tucker County

Tucker County is located in West Virginia and has a total population of 6,747. The county's median household income is $54,053 and median home value is $141,100. ZIP code 26271 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Tucker 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.