ZIP Code 26224 - Helvetia West Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 26224 is located in Helvetia West Virginia. 26224 is primarily within Randolph County, with some portions in Upshur County. Regionally, 26224 is located in the Clarksburg-Weston Area.
ZIP Code 26224 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Helvetia |
| Primary County | Randolph County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 171 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 26224 Map
26224 Demographics
26224 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26224 is White. The current unemployment level in 26224 is 4.2%.
| Population | 171 |
| Population Growth Rate | -32.65% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 82 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,078 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
26224 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
26224 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 155 | 84.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 6.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 17 | 9.29% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
26224 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.73935318, -80.15673828 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Clarksburg-Weston Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Elkins, WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 22 Square Miles |
26224 Schools
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26224 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69a - Forested Hills and Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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