Zip code 26270: Harman, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26270?

26270 is assigned to Harman, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26270 in?

26270 is in Randolph County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26270?

About 934 people live in 26270, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26270?

The median household income in 26270 is $60,304.

Q: What zip codes are near 26270?

The closest zip codes to 26270 are 26296, 26814, 26804, 26254, 26884.

Residential delivery areaRandolph CountyEastern Time

Population

934

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$168K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,015/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

46.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

112 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26270

26270 is a rural zip code in Harman, West Virginia (Randolph County), covering 112 sq mi of land. About 934 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 46.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,304 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $168,300, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,015 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 26270 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy23.8%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%208th of 661 in WV
Average commute37.2 min
95th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min109th of 485 in WV
Healthcare workers15.3%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%197th of 650 in WV
Poverty rate26.9%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%146th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate9.5%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%142nd of 652 in WV
Residents 65 and older25.7%
93rd
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%224th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate87.3%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%251st of 661 in WV
Median age46.9
91st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7287th of 661 in WV
Veterans9.8%
89th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%173rd of 663 in WV
Tech workers5.1%
80th
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%35th of 650 in WV
Uninsured rate9.1%
66th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%148th of 662 in WV
Self-employed workers9.4%
51st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%147th of 650 in WV
Residents under 1821.2%
42nd
U.S. 22% · WV 20%260th of 663 in WV
Median gross rent$1,015
22nd
U.S. $1,413 · WV $87245th of 297 in WV
Median household income$60,304
21st
U.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608217th of 540 in WV
Median home value$168,300
14th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600144th of 550 in WV
Work from home5.9%
11th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%286th of 650 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher14.2%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%345th of 662 in WV
Diversity index15.6
8th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3180th of 663 in WV
Government workers8%
7th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%519th of 650 in WV
Per capita income$23,500
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203472nd of 659 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.360
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471474th of 656 in WV
Broadband access78.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%474th of 661 in WV
Median earnings per worker$29,567
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162518th of 615 in WV
Rent-burdened renters19.1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%357th of 499 in WV
Population934
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373309th of 663 in WV
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi631st of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%583rd of 663 in WV

Measure	26270	Randolph	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Housing vacancy	23.8%	18.3%	15.4%	10.1%	96th	208th of 661
Average commuteWeakness	37.2 min	21.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	95th	109th of 485
Healthcare workers	15.3%	12%	12.5%	9.7%	95th	197th of 650
Poverty rateWeakness	26.9%	15.9%	16.7%	12.5%	94th	146th of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.5%	7.4%	5.4%	5.2%	93rd	142nd of 652
Residents 65 and older	25.7%	22.8%	21%	17.2%	93rd	224th of 663
Homeownership rateStrength	87.3%	75%	74.9%	65.2%	92nd	251st of 661
Median age	46.9	44.4	42.7	38.9	91st	287th of 661
Veterans	9.8%	7.3%	7.4%	6.2%	89th	173rd of 663
Tech workers	5.1%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	80th	35th of 650
Uninsured rate	9.1%	7.1%	6%	8.4%	66th	148th of 662
Self-employed workers	9.4%	7.3%	6.8%	10%	51st	147th of 650
Residents under 18	21.2%	18.3%	20%	22%	42nd	260th of 663
Median gross rent	$1,015	$821	$872	$1,413	22nd	45th of 297
Median household income	$60,304	$52,757	$59,608	$80,734	21st	217th of 540
Median home value	$168,300	$144,800	$162,600	$332,700	14th	144th of 550
Work from home	5.9%	8.1%	9.1%	15.1%	11th	286th of 650
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.2%	19.8%	24.1%	35.7%	8th	345th of 662
Diversity index	15.6	18.5	19.3	61.4	8th	180th of 663
Government workers	8%	21.6%	20.3%	14.5%	7th	519th of 650
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,500	$29,069	$34,203	$44,673	6th	472nd of 659
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.360	0.456	0.471	0.483	4th	474th of 656
Broadband accessWeakness	78.2%	83.5%	86.1%	91%	3rd	474th of 661
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,567	$36,129	$43,162	$49,666	3rd	518th of 615
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	19.1%	45%	48.9%	51.1%	2nd	357th of 499
Population	934	27,576	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	309th of 663
Population density	8/sq mi	27/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	631st of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.5%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	583rd of 663

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

19%

45–54

55–64

11%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

46.9

Under 18

21.2%

65 and over

25.7%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

15.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 371
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 77.9%
Married couples: 74.4%
Living alone: 15.1%
Veterans (of adults): 9.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26270

$60,304

Randolph Co.

$52,757

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,500

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.360

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26270

$168,300

Randolph Co.

$144,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26270

$1,015

Randolph Co.

$821

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 487
Owner-occupied: 87.3%
Vacant: 23.8%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 19.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

89%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

20%

20–29

22%

30–44

45–59

60+

21%

Average commute

37.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

20%

Healthcare

15%

Office and admin

13%

Sales

11%

Management

Production

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

27%

Retail

19%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Other services

10%

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$29,567

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

24.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26270	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$33,684	$74,888
Service	$16,944	$26,804
Sales and office	$10,238	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,917	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,552	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

63%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 6%
Households with broadband: 78.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.3%
No internet access: 21.8%
Without health insurance: 9.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Harman
State: West Virginia
County: Randolph County
Center point: 38.8122° N, 79.6004° W
Land area: 112 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 26270

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26296	Whitmer, WV	4.2 mi	0	—	—
26814	Riverton, WV	7 mi	440	$77,050	$175,000
26804	Circleville, WV	9.8 mi	530	$31,000	$99,400
26254	Bowden, WV	11 mi	137	$74,444	$202,600
26884	Seneca Rocks, WV	12 mi	204	$71,615	$116,400
26241	Elkins, WV	13 mi	14,102	$50,538	$152,000
26886	Onego, WV	13 mi	158	$56,563	—
26253	Beverly, WV	13 mi	2,589	$65,843	$124,400
26289	Red Creek, WV	13 mi	11	—	—
24920	Bartow, WV	13 mi	356	—	$80,400
26263	Dryfork, WV	13 mi	206	—	$84,500
26268	Glady, WV	14 mi	34	—	—

Questions about 26270

What city is zip code 26270?

26270 is assigned to Harman, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26270 in?

26270 is in Randolph County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26270?

About 934 people live in 26270, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26270 in?

26270 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26270?

The median household income in 26270 is $60,304.

What zip codes are near 26270?

The closest zip codes to 26270 are 26296, 26814, 26804, 26254, 26884.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26270, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.