ZIP Code 26253, WV
Living in 26253
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute75
Public Transit2
Affordability99
Public Safety68
Airports3
Hospitals72
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.2kPopulation+1.1k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate47%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$142kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$464Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas7%
Utility gas34%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in 26253
United States45
West Virginia21
Randolph County29
Property Crime in 26253
United States48
West Virginia20
Randolph County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 32 | 4 | 14 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26253
Inland Flooding44
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 26253, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 26253, WV
Tygart Valley Christian Academy
4 miles, N
Elkins Christian Academy
8 miles, N
New Era Christian Academy
10 miles, N
Ambassador Christian Academy
11 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 26253, WV
Davis & Elkins College
10 miles, N
West Virginia Wesleyan College
24 miles, NW
Alderson Broaddus University
28 miles, N
Fairmont State University
51 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 26253, WV
Davis Medical Center
10 miles, N
St Joseph's Hospital
25 miles, NW
Broaddus Hospital Association, Inc
27 miles, N
Webster County Memorial Hospital
36 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 26253, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
41 miles, NW
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
64 miles, SE
Greenbrier Valley Airport
70 miles, SW
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
88 miles, SE