26717 ZIP Code – Elk Garden, West Virginia
26717 is a small ZIP code in Elk Garden, West Virginia, part of Mineral County with a population of approximately 1,430 residents. At $58,846, the median household income here runs near the West Virginia average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $84,800 is well below the national average, with 96.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 11.3%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.0% is above the U.S. average. An estimated 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 30.0, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 21538, 26743, 26720.
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ZIP 26717 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26717 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,430 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.0 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.3% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21538 – Kitzmiller
- 26743 – New Creek
- 26720 – Gormania
- 26739 – Mount Storm
- 21523 – Bloomington
- 21561 – Swanton
- 21540 – Luke
- 26726 – Keyser
- 26750 – Piedmont
- 21550 – Oakland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21538 | KITZMILLER | 571 | $82,250 |
| 26743 | NEW CREEK | 1,833 | $62,917 |
| 26720 | GORMANIA | 170 | Not provided |
| 26739 | MOUNT STORM | 767 | $58,300 |
| 21523 | BLOOMINGTON | 133 | Not provided |