26241 ZIP Code – Elkins, West Virginia
Located in Elkins, West Virginia, ZIP code 26241 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Randolph County with a population of approximately 14,012 residents. The median household income of $48,450 is near the West Virginia average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $143,300, well below the national average, with 67.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $754 is below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.7%, well above the national average. An estimated 14.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 23.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 44.7, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 26254, 26276, 26253.
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ZIP 26241 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26241 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $143k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $754 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.2% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26254 – Bowden
- 26276 – Kerens
- 26253 – Beverly
- 26285 – Norton
- 26259 – Dailey
- 26275 – Junior
- 26283 – Montrose
- 26257 – Coalton
- 26250 – Belington
- 26293 – Valley Bend
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26254 | BOWDEN | 87 | $68,750 |
| 26276 | KERENS | 858 | $57,561 |
| 26253 | BEVERLY | 3,302 | $57,429 |
| 26285 | NORTON | 215 | Not provided |
| 26259 | DAILEY | 73 | $60,729 |