26431 ZIP Code – Shinnston, West Virginia
ZIP code 26431 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Shinnston, West Virginia, within Harrison County with a population of approximately 5,501 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 $119,600, well below the national average, with 68.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $798 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.7%, below the national average. About 15.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 41.6, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26568, 26361, 26366.
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ZIP 26431 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26431 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,501 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $119k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $798 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.7% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26568 – Enterprise
- 26361 – Gypsy
- 26366 – Haywood
- 26404 – Meadowbrook
- 26438 – Spelter
- 26591 – Worthington
- 26463 – Wyatt
- 26369 – Hepzibah
- 26563 – Carolina
- 26386 – Lumberport
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26568 | ENTERPRISE | 681 | $56,667 |
| 26361 | GYPSY | 23 | Not provided |
| 26366 | HAYWOOD | 82 | Not provided |
| 26404 | MEADOWBROOK | 109 | $13,915 |
| 26438 | SPELTER | 79 | Not provided |