| ZIP Code | 26259 |
|---|---|
| City | Dailey |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Randolph County |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Elevation | 1,961 ft |
| Latitude | 38.825363 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.91532 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54083 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 70.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.84 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.6% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 13 (31%) |
| Associates | 9 (21.4%) |
| Bachelors | 14 (33.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6 (14.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,512 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,500 ▼ 18% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 37 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 37 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
ZIP code 26259 is located in Dailey, West Virginia, within Randolph County. With a population of 68, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 70.6 years. Economically, 26259 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,512 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 26259 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,500 is below the national average.
The population of 26259 is primarily White (91.18%). Residents are well-educated — 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%.
A notably high share of workers — 43% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 26259 in Dailey, WV is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 68 residents, a median household income of $63,512, and a median home value of $227,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of West Virginia.