Zip code 26276: Kerens, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26276?

26276 is assigned to Kerens, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26276 in?

26276 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 26276?

About 797 people live in 26276, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26276?

The median household income in 26276 is $63,257.

Q: What zip codes are near 26276?

The closest zip codes to 26276 are 26283, 26269, 26254, 26241, 26287.

Residential delivery areaRandolph CountyEastern Time

Population

797

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$156K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

34 people/sq mi

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

About 26276

26276 is a rural zip code in Kerens, West Virginia (Randolph County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 797 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 35.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $63,257 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $156,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; education; and police and fire protection.

How 26276 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate96.8%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%112th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older25.1%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%249th of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate15.8%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%54th of 662 in WV
Broadband access96.4%
88th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%90th of 661 in WV
Government workers19.7%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%315th of 650 in WV
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%289th of 663 in WV
Average commute24.7 min
41st
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min355th of 485 in WV
Median age35.9
27th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7558th of 661 in WV
Median household income$63,257
26th
U.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608183rd of 540 in WV
Median home value$156,300
11th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600186th of 550 in WV
Per capita income$24,292
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203448th of 659 in WV
Population density34/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi396th of 663 in WV
Diversity index11.8
5th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3238th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$29,103
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162522nd of 615 in WV
Population797
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373342nd of 663 in WV
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%651st of 661 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher7.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%482nd of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%606th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%608th of 652 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%585th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%651st of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%476th of 499 in WV
Residents under 181.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%612th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%566th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%625th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%606th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.267
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471590th of 656 in WV

Measure	26276	Randolph	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Homeownership rateStrength	96.8%	75%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	112th of 661
Residents 65 and older	25.1%	22.8%	21%	17.2%	92nd	249th of 663
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.8%	7.1%	6%	8.4%	90th	54th of 662
Broadband accessStrength	96.4%	83.5%	86.1%	91%	88th	90th of 661
Government workers	19.7%	21.6%	20.3%	14.5%	83rd	315th of 650
Veterans	7.4%	7.3%	7.4%	6.2%	71st	289th of 663
Average commute	24.7 min	21.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	41st	355th of 485
Median age	35.9	44.4	42.7	38.9	27th	558th of 661
Median household income	$63,257	$52,757	$59,608	$80,734	26th	183rd of 540
Median home value	$156,300	$144,800	$162,600	$332,700	11th	186th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,292	$29,069	$34,203	$44,673	7th	448th of 659
Population density	34/sq mi	27/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	396th of 663
Diversity index	11.8	18.5	19.3	61.4	5th	238th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,103	$36,129	$43,162	$49,666	2nd	522nd of 615
Population	797	27,576	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	342nd of 663
Poverty rateStrength	0%	15.9%	16.7%	12.5%	1st	651st of 661
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.8%	19.8%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	482nd of 662
Work from home	0%	8.1%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	606th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	7.4%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	608th of 652
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.5%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	585th of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	18.3%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	651st of 661
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	45%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	476th of 499
Residents under 18	1.6%	18.3%	20%	22%	1st	612th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	566th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	12%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	625th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	7.3%	6.8%	10%	1st	606th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.267	0.456	0.471	0.483	1st	590th of 656

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

5–17

15%

18–24

16%

25–34

19%

35–44

45–54

19%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.9

Under 18

1.6%

65 and over

25.1%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

11.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

94.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 251
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 91.6%
Married couples: 50.2%
Living alone: 8.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 34% / 66%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

51%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

26276

$63,257

Randolph Co.

$52,757

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,292

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.267

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26276

$156,300

Randolph Co.

$144,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26276

—

Randolph Co.

$821

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

20%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 251
Owner-occupied: 96.8%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 7.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

91%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

76%

Education

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Retail

72%

Public administration

11%

Education

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$29,103

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26276	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,591	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,814	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

78%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 96.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 85.3%
No internet access: 3.6%
Without health insurance: 15.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Kerens
State: West Virginia
County: Randolph County
Center point: 39.0337° N, 79.7327° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26276 spans 2 counties

Randolph County52% of land
Tucker County48% of land

Zip codes near 26276

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26283	Montrose, WV	5.1 mi	1,410	$75,556	$153,500
26269	Hambleton, WV	7.2 mi	843	$66,042	$157,100
26254	Bowden, WV	7.4 mi	137	$74,444	$202,600
26241	Elkins, WV	8.7 mi	14,102	$50,538	$152,000
26287	Parsons, WV	9.5 mi	3,034	$51,855	$137,500
26275	Junior, WV	12 mi	520	—	$67,900
26289	Red Creek, WV	12 mi	11	—	—
26271	Hendricks, WV	12 mi	299	$41,111	—
26250	Belington, WV	13 mi	5,322	$47,682	$112,000
26292	Thomas, WV	13 mi	789	$53,250	$151,700
26285	Norton, WV	14 mi	261	—	$96,500
26405	Moatsville, WV	16 mi	803	$68,798	$115,400

Questions about 26276

What city is zip code 26276?

26276 is assigned to Kerens, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26276 in?

26276 is mostly in Randolph County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 26276?

About 797 people live in 26276, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26276 in?

26276 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26276?

The median household income in 26276 is $63,257.

What zip codes are near 26276?

The closest zip codes to 26276 are 26283, 26269, 26254, 26241, 26287.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26276, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.