| ZIP Code | 26623 |
|---|---|
| City | Frametown |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Braxton County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 987 ft |
| Latitude | 38.655505 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.871607 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.0 yrs ↓ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.02 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 17.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.1% ▲ 86% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 587 (68.4%) |
| Some College | 32 (3.7%) |
| Associates | 83 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 9 (1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 138 (16.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,431 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 595 |
| Vacant Units | 93 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 595 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 93 |
| Owner Occupied | 95.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
ZIP code 26623 is located in Frametown, West Virginia, within Braxton County. With a population of 1,515, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34 years. Economically, 26623 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,431 is below the national average.
The population of 26623 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 26623 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 26623 in Frametown, WV is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.