26852 ZIP Code – Purgitsville, West Virginia
ZIP code 26852 is a small ZIP code located in Purgitsville, West Virginia, within Hampshire County with a population of approximately 803 residents. At $54,767, the median household income here runs near the West Virginia average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $178,100 is below the national average, with 97.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 94% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.0%, well below the national average. An estimated 5.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 47.3, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26710, 26845, 26743.
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ZIP 26852 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26852 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 803 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $178k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.4% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26710 – Burlington
- 26845 – Old Fields
- 26743 – New Creek
- 26757 – Romney
- 26731 – Lahmansville
- 26726 – Keyser
- 26755 – Rio
- 26761 – Shanks
- 26818 – Fisher
- 26801 – Baker
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26710 | BURLINGTON | 2,518 | $72,500 |
| 26845 | OLD FIELDS | 821 | Not provided |
| 26743 | NEW CREEK | 1,833 | $62,917 |
| 26757 | ROMNEY | 7,133 | $38,894 |
| 26731 | LAHMANSVILLE | 312 | Not provided |