26426 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to SALEM, WV 26426

26426 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Salem, West Virginia. Median household income here ($25,420) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $86,400 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Clarksburg area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $42,208/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 26426 is $30,384.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 26426 earn an average of $23,106/year. Women earn only $14,274/year.

1,923 people in 26426 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 26426? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.7 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 3,568 men and 3,435 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 44.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,041 people (out of the 7,003 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,766 homes, and 89 businesses every day. 91 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

26426 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Dushanbe, Tajikistan!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,053 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 7,003
  • White Population: 6,844
  • Black Population: 158
  • Hispanic Population: 58
  • Asian Population: 31
  • Hawaiian Population: 0
  • Indian Population: 45
  • Male Population: 3,568
  • Female Population: 3,435
  • Median Age: 43
  • Median Age of Males: 41
  • Median Age of Females: 44
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: West Virginia
  • CSA Name: Fairmont-Clarksburg, WV
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Clarksburg WV
  • County: Harrison
  • City: Salem
  • Longitude: -80.6
  • Latitude: 39.3
  • Elevation: 1,053 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 304
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,875
  • Drive alone: 1,383
  • Carpool: 384
  • Public transit: 10
  • Ride bikes or walk: 91

  • Average commute time: 27.7 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 66
  •    5 - 9: 229
  •    10 - 14: 174
  •    15 - 19: 206
  •    20 - 24: 294
  •    25 - 29: 193
  •    30 - 34: 358
  •    35 - 39: 47
  •    40 - 44: 54
  •    45 - 59: 101
  •    60 - 89: 93
  •    90 plus: 60
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $86,400
  • Average Annual Household Income: $36,796
  • Businesses: 93
  • Employees: 1,061
  • Annual Payroll: $30,722,000
  • Average Family Income: $42,208
  • Median Family Income: $25,420
  • Average Income for Men: $23,106
  • Average Income for Women: $14,274
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 033
  • State FIPS Code: 54

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Schools in 26426 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Harden Elementary School
260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Van Horn Elementary School
229 W. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Middle Schools
Salem Middle School
Rt. 1, Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Other Schools
Salem Elementary School
Rt 1 Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 26426 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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