| ZIP Code | 26294 |
| ZIP Code Name | Valley Head |
| Primary County | Randolph County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 458 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
26294 is a United States ZIP Code located in Valley Head West Virginia. Portions of 26294 are also in . 26294 is primarily within Randolph County with some portions in Pocahontas County. 26294 is within the Clarksburg-Weston Area.
26294 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 26294 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26294 is White. The current unemployment level in 26294 is 4.6%.
| Population | 458 |
| Population Growth Rate | -53.36% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 418 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $36,983 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $41,840 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 4.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 12 | 1.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 16 | 2.55% |
| High School Diploma | 441 | 70.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 1.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 42 | 6.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 39 | 6.22% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 3.67% |
| Masters Degree | 40 | 6.38% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 38.51206970,-80.03230286 |
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| Region | Clarksburg-Weston Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Elkins, WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 84 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 67d - Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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