26205 ZIP Code – Craigsville, West Virginia

Located in Craigsville, West Virginia, ZIP code 26205 is a small ZIP code within Nicholas County with a population of approximately 2,970 residents. The median household income is $36,667 — below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. The median home value of $101,500 is well below the national average, with 76.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $554, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 55% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (decreasing).

The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.6% is above the U.S. average. About 18.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. At 53.1, the median age is above the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 26660, 26208, 26691.

ZIP Code 26205 Data

Population 2,970
Median Household Income $36,667
Median Home Value $101,500
Median Rent $554
Median Age 53.1
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

ZIP 26205 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 26205WV Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population2,9702,49210k
Median Household Income$36k$54k$73k
Median Home Value$101k$125k$258k
Median Rent$554$766$1,088
Median Age53.145.943.2
Unemployment Rate2.3%7.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate15.6%19.7%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher18.9%15.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
26660 CALVIN 421 $84,650
26208 CAMDEN ON GAULEY 797 $48,295
26691 TIOGA 816 $78,065
26202 FENWICK 389 $38,403
26681 NETTIE 1,137 $35,391