26621 ZIP Code – Flatwoods, West Virginia
26621 is a small ZIP code in Flatwoods, West Virginia, part of Braxton County with a population of approximately 964 residents. The median household income is $40,481 — below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. The median home value of $95,500 is well below the national average, with 78.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $672 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 15.9%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 19.7%, above the national average. About 7.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 44.4, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 26627, 26631, 26376.
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ZIP 26621 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26621 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 964 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $40k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $95k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $672 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.9% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.9% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26627 – Heaters
- 26631 – Napier
- 26376 – Ireland
- 26601 – Sutton
- 26217 – Diana
- 26215 – Cleveland
- 26619 – Exchange
- 26228 – Kanawha Head
- 26222 – Hacker Valley
- 26335 – Burnsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26627 | HEATERS | 445 | Not provided |
| 26631 | NAPIER | 190 | Not provided |
| 26376 | IRELAND | 424 | $40,909 |
| 26601 | SUTTON | 3,592 | $46,875 |
| 26217 | DIANA | 331 | Not provided |