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ZIP Code 26720 — undefined, WV Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

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Population
52
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Median Age
26.9 yrs
-31% vs US avg
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Top Ancestry
American
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Location
Coordinates
39.2803, -79.3296
Elevation
2,412 ft
Land Area
5.8 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi

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52
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Overview of ZIP Code 26720

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What to know about ZIP 26720

ZIP code 26720 covers WV in Grant County with a population of about 52.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 26.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 304, 681; U.S. House district WV-2; the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Income and economy in WV

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 0.0%; unemployment rate near 0.0%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Mining and Other services; a mean commute of about 38.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 26720

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 100.0% (about 34.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for WV as Very Low (composite score 33.2), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (64.6) and flood (57.9). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for WV show little to no average snow and around 52.7 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2 for ZIP 26720 (WV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport EKN (39.1 miles (63.0 km)) · Garrett College (19.4 miles (31.2 km)) · Fort Necessity National Battlefield (39.4 miles (63.3 km)) · VA: Petersburg Community Based Outpatient Clinic (22.8 miles (36.6 km))

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