| ZIP Code | 26321 |
|---|---|
| City | Alum Bridge |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Lewis County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 929 ft |
| Latitude | 39.052245 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.694146 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.2 yrs ↓ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.10 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.9% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 48% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 124 (68.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 58 (31.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,125 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 222% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 138 |
| Vacant Units | 32 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 138 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 32 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.10 |
ZIP code 26321 is located in Alum Bridge, West Virginia, within Lewis County. With a population of 329, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.2 years. Economically, 26321 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,125 is near the national average.
The population of 26321 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 222% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 26321 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 26321 in Alum Bridge, WV is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.