26238 ZIP Code – Volga, West Virginia
26238 is a ZIP code serving Volga, West Virginia in Barbour County with a population of approximately 1,054 residents. The median household income is $42,720 — below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. Median home values of $113,300 are well below the national average, with 97.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing).
At 15.5%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 28.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 56.6, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 26201, 26416, 26349.
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ZIP 26238 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26238 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,054 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $113k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 56.6 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.6% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6.7% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26201 – Buckhannon
- 26416 – Philippi
- 26349 – Galloway
- 26408 – Mount Clare
- 26385 – Lost Creek
- 26347 – Flemington
- 26250 – Belington
- 26435 – Simpson
- 26424 – Rosemont
- 26267 – Ellamore
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26201 | BUCKHANNON | 19,662 | $49,962 |
| 26416 | PHILIPPI | 6,912 | $44,042 |
| 26349 | GALLOWAY | 211 | $51,786 |
| 26408 | MOUNT CLARE | 2,636 | $73,802 |
| 26385 | LOST CREEK | 2,883 | $67,969 |