Zip code 26755: Rio, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26755?

26755 is assigned to Rio, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26755 in?

26755 is mostly in Hampshire County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 26755?

About 607 people live in 26755, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 26755?

The closest zip codes to 26755 are 26714, 26761, 26801, 26852, 26757.

Residential delivery areaHampshire CountyEastern Time

Population

607

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$178K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

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

About 26755

26755 is a rural zip code in Rio, West Virginia (Hampshire County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 607 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 51.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $178,000. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.7 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 26755 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Broadband access98.6%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%76th of 661 in WV
Housing vacancy50%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%37th of 661 in WV
Government workers33.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%104th of 650 in WV
Homeownership rate91.4%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%182nd of 661 in WV
Average commute40.7 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min61st of 485 in WV
Median age51.5
96th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7179th of 661 in WV
Veterans12.4%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%94th of 663 in WV
Residents under 1827.2%
87th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%116th of 663 in WV
Unemployment rate7.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%189th of 652 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.481
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471108th of 656 in WV
Poverty rate15.3%
70th
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%357th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older17.8%
59th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%457th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$42,119
56th
U.S. $44,673 · WV $34,20374th of 659 in WV
Self-employed workers9.3%
50th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%148th of 650 in WV
Median home value$178,000
17th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600124th of 550 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%242nd of 662 in WV
Uninsured rate2.5%
9th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%435th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%108th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$32,419
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162481st of 615 in WV
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi530th of 663 in WV
Population607
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373408th of 663 in WV
Work from home2.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%397th of 650 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3545th of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%418th of 499 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%336th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers2.1%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%495th of 650 in WV

Measure	26755	Hampshire	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Broadband accessStrength	98.6%	82.7%	86.1%	91%	99th	76th of 661
Housing vacancy	50%	31.6%	15.4%	10.1%	99th	37th of 661
Government workers	33.9%	25%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	104th of 650
Homeownership rateStrength	91.4%	82.7%	74.9%	65.2%	97th	182nd of 661
Average commuteWeakness	40.7 min	41.5 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	97th	61st of 485
Median age	51.5	48.5	42.7	38.9	96th	179th of 661
Veterans	12.4%	9.1%	7.4%	6.2%	95th	94th of 663
Residents under 18	27.2%	18%	20%	22%	87th	116th of 663
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.6%	9%	5.4%	5.2%	84th	189th of 652
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.481	0.456	0.471	0.483	82nd	108th of 656
Poverty rate	15.3%	13.1%	16.7%	12.5%	70th	357th of 661
Residents 65 and older	17.8%	24.3%	21%	17.2%	59th	457th of 663
Per capita income	$42,119	$34,465	$34,203	$44,673	56th	74th of 659
Self-employed workers	9.3%	9.5%	6.8%	10%	50th	148th of 650
Median home value	$178,000	$219,200	$162,600	$332,700	17th	124th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.6%	18.3%	24.1%	35.7%	17th	242nd of 662
Uninsured rateStrength	2.5%	6.6%	6%	8.4%	9th	435th of 662
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	1.6%	1.8%	14.1%	8th	108th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,419	$46,610	$43,162	$49,666	5th	481st of 615
Population density	19/sq mi	37/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	530th of 663
Population	607	23,465	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	408th of 663
Work from home	2.1%	9.4%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	397th of 650
Diversity index	0	13.1	19.3	61.4	1st	545th of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	27%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	418th of 499
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	336th of 650
Healthcare workers	2.1%	10.2%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	495th 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

22%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

29%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

51.5

Under 18

27.2%

65 and over

17.8%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

40.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 222
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 87.4%
Married couples: 75.7%
Living alone: 12.6%
Veterans (of adults): 12.4%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

41%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

20%

Median household income

26755

—

Hampshire Co.

$63,116

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$42,119

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

22.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.481

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26755

$178,000

Hampshire Co.

$219,200

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26755

—

Hampshire Co.

$720

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: 444
Owner-occupied: 91.4%
Vacant: 50%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

31%

30–44

23%

45–59

16%

60+

20%

Average commute

40.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

24%

Transportation and moving

16%

Office and admin

10%

Management

Business and finance

Sales

Construction and repair

Production

Food service

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Industries

Education

27%

Retail

20%

Wholesale

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Other services

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Construction

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Information

Median earnings per worker

$32,419

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

33.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26755	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,940	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,408	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$64,038	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,234	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

47%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

17%

High school graduate or higher: 82.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 17.5%
Households with broadband: 98.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.4%
No internet access: 1.4%
Without health insurance: 2.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rio
State: West Virginia
County: Hampshire County
Center point: 39.1704° N, 78.7445° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26755 spans 2 counties

Hampshire County54% of land
Hardy County46% of land

Zip codes near 26755

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26714	Delray, WV	5.3 mi	441	$72,159	$192,200
26761	Shanks, WV	7.5 mi	425	$25,139	$79,400
26801	Baker, WV	8.1 mi	1,517	$56,429	$206,700
26852	Purgitsville, WV	10 mi	1,029	$63,221	$218,300
26757	Romney, WV	11 mi	7,029	$57,212	$213,200
26704	Augusta, WV	11 mi	5,148	$74,314	$230,100
26851	Wardensville, WV	11 mi	1,870	$49,776	$209,400
26845	Old Fields, WV	12 mi	1,015	$64,583	$134,200
26810	Lost City, WV	12 mi	319	—	$154,600
26865	Yellow Spring, WV	13 mi	218	$50,833	$110,700
26823	Capon Springs, WV	14 mi	109	—	—
26808	High View, WV	15 mi	903	$70,313	$203,900

Questions about 26755

What city is zip code 26755?

26755 is assigned to Rio, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26755 in?

26755 is mostly in Hampshire County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 26755?

About 607 people live in 26755, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26755 in?

26755 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 26755?

The closest zip codes to 26755 are 26714, 26761, 26801, 26852, 26757.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26755, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.