26201 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BUCKHANNON, WV 26201

26201 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Median household income here ($28,405) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $40,578/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 26201 is $34,393.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 26201 earn an average of $25,893/year. Women earn only $13,973/year.

7,745 people in 26201 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 26201? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.8 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 9,594 men and 10,107 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 11,039 people (out of the 19,701 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,834 homes, and 478 businesses every day. 645 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

26201 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Lisbon, Portugal!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,541 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 19,701
  • White Population: 19,397
  • Black Population: 230
  • Hispanic Population: 243
  • Asian Population: 104
  • Hawaiian Population: 6
  • Indian Population: 127
  • Male Population: 9,594
  • Female Population: 10,107
  • Median Age: 41
  • Median Age of Males: 40
  • Median Age of Females: 42
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: West Virginia
  • County: Upshur
  • City: Buckhannon
  • Longitude: -80.2
  • Latitude: 39.0
  • Elevation: 1,542 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 304
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 7,528
  • Drive alone: 5,860
  • Carpool: 927
  • Public transit: 28
  • Ride bikes or walk: 645

  • Average commute time: 23.8 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 367
  •    5 - 9: 1,582
  •    10 - 14: 1,535
  •    15 - 19: 1,058
  •    20 - 24: 721
  •    25 - 29: 218
  •    30 - 34: 602
  •    35 - 39: 102
  •    40 - 44: 148
  •    45 - 59: 601
  •    60 - 89: 287
  •    90 plus: 307
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $97,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $39,809
  • Businesses: 527
  • Employees: 6,612
  • Annual Payroll: $222,608,000
  • Average Family Income: $40,578
  • Median Family Income: $28,405
  • Average Income for Men: $25,893
  • Average Income for Women: $13,973
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 097
  • State FIPS Code: 54

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Schools in 26201 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Academy Primary School
2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon Upshur Intermediate School
18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-5813
Hodgesville Elementary School
Rt.5, Box 383
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Tennerton Elementary School
Route 6, Box 513
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Union Elementary School
20 Heavener Grove Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Washington District Elementary
Hc36, Box 234
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Middle Schools
Buckhannon Upshur Middle School
Rt. 6, Box 303
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
High Schools
Buckhann Upshur High School
50 Buckhannon Upshur Drive
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
Rt.5, Box 2
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Other Schools
Central Elementary School
5 Baxter Street
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401

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In the 26201 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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