| Official Zip Code Name | Buckhannon |
| Zip Code State | West Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Upshur |
| Secondary County: | Lewis |
| Area Code | 304 / 681 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | CENTURY TENNERTON |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | HODGESVILLE |
| Current Population: | 19701 |
| Racial Majority: | White 96.46% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 97.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $34664 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $51600 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.6 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1319 - 2028 ft. |
| Area | 141 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.00259900, -80.20857400 |
The current unemployment level in 26201 is 7.5% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 7.0% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.7% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 26201 increased to 19701 from 19248 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 26201 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 26201 public schools is White. 46.4% of students in 26201 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19362 | 96.46% | 19016 | +2% |
| Black Or African American | 127 | 0.63% | 136 | -7% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 1.45% | 243 | +20% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 35 | 0.17% | 35 | +0% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.25% | 76 | -33% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.07% | 5 | +200% |
| Two Or More Races | 190 | 0.96% | 190 | +1% |
| White | 97.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19701 | 19248 |
| Male Population | 48.70% | |
| Female Population | 51.30% | |
| Total Households | 7792 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 46.4% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 57.1% |
| Median Household Income | $34664 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 67.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 25.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 6.60% |
| 26201 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| West Virginia District 2 | Alex Mooney | Republican |
| West Virginia District 1 | David McKinley | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All West Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
Zip Code 26201 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 19 | 20 | 28 | 36 | 46 | 54 | 60 | 58 | 51 | 38 | 30 | 24 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 40 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 66 | 54 | 44 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.99 | 3.44 | 4.33 | 3.88 | 4.68 | 4.84 | 4.94 | 4.42 | 4 | 3.13 | 3.78 | 3.93 | 49.37 |