ZIP Code 26294 - Valley Head West Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 26294 is located in Valley Head West Virginia. 26294 is primarily within Randolph County, with some portions in Pocahontas County. Regionally, 26294 is located in the Clarksburg-Weston Area.
ZIP Code 26294 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Valley Head |
| Primary County | Randolph County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 415 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 26294 Map
26294 Demographics
26294 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26294 is White. The current unemployment level in 26294 is 4.2%.
| Population | 415 |
| Population Growth Rate | -53.36% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 418 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,983 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $120,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
26294 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
26294 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 12 | 1.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 16 | 2.57% |
| High School Diploma | 441 | 70.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 42 | 6.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 39 | 6.27% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 3.7% |
| Masters Degree | 40 | 6.43% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
26294 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.5120697, -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 |
26294 Schools
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26294 Weather and Climate Data
| 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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