Clarksburg, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 26301 serves a portion of Clarksburg, West Virginia, within Harrison County. This community is home to approximately 41,639 residents, with a median age of 41.6 years. The median household income of $49,405 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $291,489 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 48% owner-occupied and 52% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Clarksburg is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 28% and an unemployment rate of 3.4%, 26301 reflects the economic character of Harrison County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 41,639 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,247 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $49,405 | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $291,489 | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.3% | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 28% | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,403 | — |