26743 ZIP Code – New Creek, West Virginia
ZIP code 26743 is a small ZIP code located in New Creek, West Virginia, within Mineral County with a population of approximately 1,833 residents. The median household income is $62,917 — above the West Virginia average and near the national average. The median home value of $237,900 is near the national average, with 90.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 95% single-family (increasing).
At 5.8%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 10.6% is below the U.S. average. An estimated 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 51.3, above the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26717, 26710, 26852.
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ZIP 26743 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26743 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,833 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $237k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.4% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26717 – Elk Garden
- 26710 – Burlington
- 26852 – Purgitsville
- 26731 – Lahmansville
- 26726 – Keyser
- 26845 – Old Fields
- 21538 – Kitzmiller
- 26739 – Mount Storm
- 21540 – Luke
- 26750 – Piedmont
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26717 | ELK GARDEN | 1,430 | $58,846 |
| 26710 | BURLINGTON | 2,518 | $72,500 |
| 26852 | PURGITSVILLE | 803 | $54,767 |
| 26731 | LAHMANSVILLE | 312 | Not provided |
| 26726 | KEYSER | 12,541 | $67,139 |