26761 ZIP Code – Shanks, West Virginia
26761 is a ZIP code serving Shanks, West Virginia in Hampshire County with a population of approximately 652 residents. The median household income of $25,112 is well below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. Median home values of $75,600 are well below the national average, with 75.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $840 is below the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (decreasing).
About 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.6%, below the national average. The median age is 67.8, well above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 26757, 26704, 26714.
ZIP Code 26761 Data
Population
652
Median Household Income
$25,112
Median Home Value
$75,600
Median Rent
$840
Median Age
67.8
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6%
County
Hampshire County
State
West Virginia
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ZIP 26761 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26761 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 652 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $25k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $75k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $840 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 67.8 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.6% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26757 – Romney
- 26704 – Augusta
- 26714 – Delray
- 26755 – Rio
- 26865 – Yellow Spring
- 26852 – Purgitsville
- 25437 – Points
- 26711 – Capon Bridge
- 26710 – Burlington
- 26823 – Capon Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26757 | ROMNEY | 7,133 | $38,894 |
| 26704 | AUGUSTA | 5,031 | $70,455 |
| 26714 | DELRAY | 397 | Not provided |
| 26755 | RIO | 592 | $56,964 |
| 26865 | YELLOW SPRING | 376 | Not provided |