ZIP Code 26278, West Virginia
ZIP Code 26278 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 26278 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Randolph County, West Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 622. The land area covers 69.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 622 | ±308 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs | ±7.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 241 | ±121 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 249 | ±122 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 241 | ±121 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $115,600 | ±$66,373 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,604 | ±$45,886 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,444 | ±$13,204 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | ±8.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 51 | ±61 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.4% | ±13% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 302 | ±162 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.3% | ±25.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 27,190 (2024)
ID: 176948
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
4 RANDOLPH AVE, RM 102, ELKINS WV 26241-4092
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Buckhannon, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Belington, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Belington, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Beverly, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Buckhannon, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Buckhannon, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coalton, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Elkins, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Elkins, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Elkins, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Randolph Technical Center
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College Vocational | 10.4 mi away | 200 Kennedy Drive, Elkins, WV, 26241-9527 |
3046369195
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RUSSELL MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 10038 SENECA TRAIL, MILL CREEK, WV, 26280 |
(304) 335-6277
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Davis & Elkins College
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College | 12.1 mi away | 100 Campus Dr, Elkins, WV, 26241-3996 |
3046371900
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BEVERLY HERITAGE LIBRARY BRANCH
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 4 COURT STREET, BEVERLY, WV, 26253 |
(304) 635-7674
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
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College | 15.4 mi away | 59 College Ave, Buckhannon, WV, 26201-2994 |
3044738000
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ELKINS-RANDOLPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 416 DAVIS AVE, ELKINS, WV, 26241 |
(304) 637-0287
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Fred W Eberle Technical Center
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College | 16.2 mi away | 208 Morton Ave, Buckhannon, WV, 26201 |
3044721259
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HELVETIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 4901 PICKENS ROAD, HELVETIA, WV, 26224 |
(304) 924-5063
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BELINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 88 ELLIOTT AVE., BELINGTON, WV, 26250 |
(304) 823-1026
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UPSHUR COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 1150 ROUTE 20 SOUTH ROAD, BUCKHANNON, WV, 26201 |
(304) 473-4219
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ELKINS RANDOLPH CO AP, WV US, located 10.2 miles from ZCTA5 26278. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.5° | 20.0° | 30.8° | 3.36" | 20.3" |
| February | 45.1° | 22.0° | 33.5° | 3.26" | 15.4" |
| March | 53.5° | 28.5° | 41.0° | 3.98" | 11.4" |
| April | 65.6° | 37.3° | 51.5° | 4.10" | 2.3" |
| May | 73.4° | 47.0° | 60.2° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 55.5° | 67.8° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 59.6° | 71.4° | 5.99" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.1° | 58.4° | 70.2° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.6° | 51.5° | 64.1° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.3° | 39.1° | 52.7° | 3.08" | 0.9" |
| November | 54.8° | 29.9° | 42.3° | 2.87" | 4.1" |
| December | 45.2° | 24.1° | 34.7° | 3.57" | 14.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Womelsdorf (Coalton) town | Town | 6.0 mi | — |
| Valley Bend CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| Mill Creek town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
| Dailey CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| East Dailey CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Norton CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 26278. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.