Zip code 26343: Crawford, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26343?

26343 is assigned to Crawford, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26343 in?

26343 is mostly in Lewis County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 26343?

About 419 people live in 26343, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26343?

The median household income in 26343 is $45,560.

Q: What zip codes are near 26343?

The closest zip codes to 26343 are 26376, 26228, 26234, 26215, 26447.

Residential delivery areaLewis CountyEastern Time

Population

419

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$133K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

53.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

27 sq mi

15 people/sq mi

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

About 26343

26343 is a rural zip code in Crawford, West Virginia (Lewis County), covering 27 sq mi of land. About 419 people live here, or 15 per square mile. The median resident is 53.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $45,560 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $133,000, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; police and fire protection; and farming, fishing and forestry. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 26343 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 419 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%34th of 661 in WV
Housing vacancy31.3%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%111th of 661 in WV
Median age53.6
97th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7146th of 661 in WV
Veterans14%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%73rd of 663 in WV
Self-employed workers17.8%
96th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%54th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.491
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.47190th of 656 in WV
Government workers18.9%
80th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%333rd of 650 in WV
Poverty rate17.7%
79th
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%301st of 661 in WV
Work from home17.8%
71st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%59th of 650 in WV
Uninsured rate10%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%115th of 662 in WV
Per capita income$39,180
47th
U.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203101st of 659 in WV
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%332nd of 652 in WV
Residents 65 and older12.4%
20th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%574th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$38,958
18th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162343rd of 615 in WV
Median home value$133,000
7th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600261st of 550 in WV
Broadband access82.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%391st of 661 in WV
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%114th of 663 in WV
Median household income$45,560
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608391st of 540 in WV
Diversity index12.9
6th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3214th of 663 in WV
Residents under 1811.2%
3rd
U.S. 22% · WV 20%531st of 663 in WV
Population density15/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi559th of 663 in WV
Population419
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373491st of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher7.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%481st of 662 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%384th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%557th of 650 in WV

Measure	26343	Lewis	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	72.2%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	34th of 661
Housing vacancy	31.3%	15.2%	15.4%	10.1%	98th	111th of 661
Median age	53.6	43	42.7	38.9	97th	146th of 661
Veterans	14%	8.5%	7.4%	6.2%	97th	73rd of 663
Self-employed workers	17.8%	7.4%	6.8%	10%	96th	54th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.491	0.491	0.471	0.483	86th	90th of 656
Government workers	18.9%	18.3%	20.3%	14.5%	80th	333rd of 650
Poverty rate	17.7%	16.1%	16.7%	12.5%	79th	301st of 661
Work from home	17.8%	5.5%	9.1%	15.1%	71st	59th of 650
Uninsured rate	10%	6.5%	6%	8.4%	71st	115th of 662
Per capita income	$39,180	$34,362	$34,203	$44,673	47th	101st of 659
Unemployment rate	3.6%	8.6%	5.4%	5.2%	26th	332nd of 652
Residents 65 and older	12.4%	21.1%	21%	17.2%	20th	574th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,958	$48,502	$43,162	$49,666	18th	343rd of 615
Median home value	$133,000	$151,800	$162,600	$332,700	7th	261st of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	82.5%	84.2%	86.1%	91%	7th	391st of 661
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	0.3%	1.8%	14.1%	7th	114th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,560	$56,477	$59,608	$80,734	6th	391st of 540
Diversity index	12.9	18.5	19.3	61.4	6th	214th of 663
Residents under 18	11.2%	21.7%	20%	22%	3rd	531st of 663
Population density	15/sq mi	43/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	559th of 663
Population	419	16,740	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	491st of 663
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.8%	18.9%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	481st of 662
Tech workers	0%	1.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	384th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	12.4%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	557th of 650

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

10%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

41%

45–54

21%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

53.6

Under 18

11.2%

65 and over

12.4%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

12.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

39.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 217
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 67.7%
Married couples: 23.5%
Living alone: 32.3%
Veterans (of adults): 14%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

50%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26343

$45,560

Lewis Co.

$56,477

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,180

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.491

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26343

$133,000

Lewis Co.

$151,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26343

—

Lewis Co.

$730

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 316
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 31.3%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 4.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

23%

30–44

45%

45–59

60+

32%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

23%

Police and fire

19%

Farming, fishing and forestry

19%

Management

18%

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Production

Industries

Retail

23%

Public administration

19%

Agriculture and mining

19%

Professional and technical services

18%

Manufacturing

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$38,958

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

17.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26343	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

34%

High school

47%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 66.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 82.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.1%
No internet access: 17.5%
Without health insurance: 10%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Crawford
State: West Virginia
County: Lewis County
Center point: 38.8222° N, 80.4024° W
Land area: 27 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26343 spans 2 counties

Lewis County50% of land
Upshur County50% of land

Zip codes near 26343

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26376	Ireland, WV	4.8 mi	487	$34,811	$271,400
26228	Kanawha Head, WV	5 mi	42	—	—
26234	Rock Cave, WV	6.4 mi	1,045	$61,250	$206,500
26215	Cleveland, WV	7.2 mi	166	$83,750	—
26447	Walkersville, WV	7.4 mi	1,174	$64,688	$207,900
26218	French Creek, WV	7.4 mi	2,883	$58,646	$143,900
26210	Adrian, WV	8.7 mi	124	—	—
26631	Napier, WV	9 mi	214	—	$280,000
26372	Horner, WV	9.9 mi	635	$194,286	$343,800
26621	Flatwoods, WV	11 mi	744	$43,092	$157,100
26219	Frenchton, WV · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
26627	Heaters, WV	11 mi	357	$63,750	$209,400

Questions about 26343

What city is zip code 26343?

26343 is assigned to Crawford, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26343 in?

26343 is mostly in Lewis County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 26343?

About 419 people live in 26343, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26343 in?

26343 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26343?

The median household income in 26343 is $45,560.

What zip codes are near 26343?

The closest zip codes to 26343 are 26376, 26228, 26234, 26215, 26447.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26343, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.