Buckhannon, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 26201 serves a portion of Buckhannon, West Virginia, within Upshur County. This community is home to approximately 15,994 residents, with a median age of 41.5 years. The median household income of $30,264 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $223,953 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 33% owner-occupied and 67% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Buckhannon is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, 26201 reflects the economic character of Upshur County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 15,994 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,866 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $30,264 | ↓ 55% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $223,953 | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 27.4% | ↑ 140% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.5 yrs | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 33% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 67% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,877 | — |