26757 ZIP Code – Romney, West Virginia
26757 is a ZIP code serving Romney, West Virginia in Hampshire County with a population of approximately 7,133 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $38,894, which is below the West Virginia average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $160,200, below the national average, with 70.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $552, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (increasing).
At 6.2%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.5%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 39.4, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26761, 26704, 26852.
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ZIP 26757 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26757 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,133 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $160k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $552 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.8% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.5% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26761 – Shanks
- 26704 – Augusta
- 26852 – Purgitsville
- 26710 – Burlington
- 26755 – Rio
- 26714 – Delray
- 26763 – Springfield
- 25437 – Points
- 26719 – Fort Ashby
- 26726 – Keyser
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26761 | SHANKS | 652 | $25,112 |
| 26704 | AUGUSTA | 5,031 | $70,455 |
| 26852 | PURGITSVILLE | 803 | $54,767 |
| 26710 | BURLINGTON | 2,518 | $72,500 |
| 26755 | RIO | 592 | $56,964 |