| ZIP Code | 26763 |
|---|---|
| City | Springfield |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Hampshire County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 983 ft |
| Latitude | 39.473037 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.699175 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 20.4% ▼ 47% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 397 (40.9%) |
| Some College | 262 (27%) |
| Associates | 113 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 34 (3.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 164 (16.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,938 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $225,200 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 111% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,101 |
| Vacant Units | 546 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,101 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 546 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 26763 is located in Springfield, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. With a population of 1,564, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 26763 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,938 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 26763 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 111% since 2019.
The population of 26763 is primarily White (88.87%). Residents are less-educated — 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 26763 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 26763 in Springfield, WV is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,564 residents, a median household income of $62,938, and a median home value of $225,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of West Virginia.