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ZIP Code 26301
Clarksburg, WV, Harrison County
Population
28,716
Land area
77.1sq mi
People per sq mi
372
City
Clarksburg
ZIP 26301 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26301 at a glance
- ZIP 26301 (Clarksburg) is about 5 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,816, 16% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,300 (18% below West Virginia) and median rent is $791 a month.
Local data for ZIP 26301
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools18
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices3
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants95
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26301, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,816
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$133,300
Prices +8.2% in a year
Median rent
$791/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
20.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
712
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,428
$517M annual payroll
PPP loans
$51.21M
673 loans
Campaign donations
$51.93K
7% D, 32% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26301, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
162
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26301, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 26301
ZIP codes near 26301
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 26422Reynoldsville | 3.6 mi | 2.6 |
| 26369Hepzibah | 4.4 mi | 2 |
| 26323Anmoore | 4.7 mi | 1.1 |
| 26438Spelter | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| 26451West Milford | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| 26404Spelter | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| 26361Gypsy | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| 26330Bridgeport | 7.1 mi | 70.7 |
| 26366Lumberport | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| 26408Stonewood | 7.4 mi | 30.3 |
| 26386Lumberport | 8.3 mi | 29.2 |
| 26431Shinnston | 8.9 mi | 30.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26301?
- ZIP code 26301 is in Clarksburg, WV (Harrison County).
- What county is ZIP code 26301 in?
- ZIP code 26301 is mostly in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26301?
- About 28,716 people live in the 26301 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.