ZIP Code 26237 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26237 compared to county averages.

Total Population

438

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$78,043

↑ +57.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$103,800

↓ 32.4% vs county

Median Age

50.8 yrs

↓ +21.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26237 compares to Upshur County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26237 $78k Upshur $50k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26237 $104k Upshur $154k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

100.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26237 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$103,800
Down Payment (20%)$20,760
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$659P&I: $525 | Tax: $104 | Ins: $30
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $841/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26237, sorted by distance.

26278 6.6 mi away randolph county 26267 6.6 mi away barbour county 26257 9.4 mi away randolph county 26280 10.3 mi away randolph county 26293 12.4 mi away randolph county 26285 12.4 mi away randolph county 26259 14.0 mi away randolph county 26275 14.1 mi away barbour county

About Upshur County

Upshur County is located in West Virginia and has a total population of 23,875. The county's median household income is $49,663 and median home value is $153,600. ZIP code 26237 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Upshur 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.