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ZIP Code 26623
Gassaway, WV, Braxton County
Population
1,425
Land area
62sq mi
People per sq mi
23
City
Gassaway
ZIP 26623 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26623 at a glance
- ZIP 26623 (Gassaway) is 69% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,761, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,500 (38% below West Virginia).
Local data for ZIP 26623
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26623, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,761
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$100,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
28.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
6
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
51
$3.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$777K
5 loans
Campaign donations
$1,445
53% D, 47% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26623, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
386
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26623, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26623?
- ZIP code 26623 is in Gassaway, WV (Braxton County).
- What county is ZIP code 26623 in?
- ZIP code 26623 is mostly in Braxton County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26623?
- About 1,425 people live in the 26623 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.