26201 ZIP Code
Buckhannon, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 26201 |
| City/Town: | Buckhannon |
| County: | Upshur |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,662 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,962 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,529 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,805 |
| Median Home Value: | $154,400 |
| Land Area: | 175.8 sq miles
455.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0019, -80.1974 |
Population Information (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,662 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,811 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,851 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 983 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,035 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,055 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,511 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,532 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,247 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,156 | 11.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,313 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,292 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,316 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,338 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,529 | 7.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 355 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $154,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $734 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,805 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,841 | 89.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 964 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,866 | 74.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,975 | 25.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,546 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 519 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,010 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,511 | 48.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,094 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 977 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,329 | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,106 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (26201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,962 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,448 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,450 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,529 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,503 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,003 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 472 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,692 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,295 | 78.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,193 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 496 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,414 | 93.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 395 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 91 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 22 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 718 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 525 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 335 | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 194 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (26201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 521 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 482 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 921 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 858 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,140 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,358 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 860 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 984 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 463 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 254 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (26201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,156 | 76.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 270 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 284 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 393 | 4.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 662 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (26201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 470 | 5.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 521 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 539 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 122 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 863 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 432 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 131 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 200 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 800 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,563 | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 686 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 358 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 318 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,946 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,270 | 57.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,468 | 48.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,450 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (26201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,340 | 68.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,998 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,218 | 28.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 482 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 81 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,370 | 17.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (26201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,261 | 71.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 50 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 120 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 109 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 110 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 102 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 200 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,810 | 20.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 43 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (26201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 419 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 995 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,360 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,198 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,523 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 881 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 793 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 321 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,315 | 14.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (26201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 27 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 547 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,026 | 23.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,392 | 49.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,528 | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 285 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (26201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,774 | 48.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 713 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,692 | 34.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 219 | 2.8% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 311 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 86 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (26201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 775 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,463 | 31.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,852 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,751 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (26201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 550 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 993 | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,276 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,035 | 17.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,326 | 22.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 576 | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 93 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (26201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,085 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $332 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $734 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,841 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,533 | 45.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,148 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,508 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,264 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,174 | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,649 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (26201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,282 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,820 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,821 | 46.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 252 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,301 | 15.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,102 | 25.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (26201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,311 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 149 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 143 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,782 | 41.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 888 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,349 | 31.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,833 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,269 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,396 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,164 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 160 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,313 | 41.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,691 | 53.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (26201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,135 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,263 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,202 | 53.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,042 | 46.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 449 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (26201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,566 | 99.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 112 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 96 | 85.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 96 | 85.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 96 | 85.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 19 | 17.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 15.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (26201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,679 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,519 | 99.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 160 | 0.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 69 | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 27 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 62 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (26201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,841 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,011 | 89.4% | 89.4% |
Buckhannon, WV26201