ZIP Code 26430 - Sand Fork West Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 26430 is located in Sand Fork West Virginia. 26430 is entirely within Gilmer County. Regionally, 26430 is located in the Clarksburg-Weston Area.
ZIP Code 26430 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Sand Fork |
| Primary County | Gilmer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,714 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 26430 Map
26430 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26430 is White. The current unemployment level in 26430 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,714 |
| Population Growth Rate | 178.25% |
| Population Density | 79 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 135 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $98,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 45.2% |
26430 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 655 | 45.2% |
| Black | 617 | 42.58% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 9.87% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.73% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
26430 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 29 | 7.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 60 | 15.67% |
| High School Diploma | 108 | 28.2% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 2.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 83 | 21.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 53 | 13.84% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 9.4% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.78% |
26430 Schools
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26430 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 70b - Monongahela Transition Zone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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