ZIP Code 26761 - Shanks West Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 26761 is located in Shanks West Virginia. 26761 is entirely within Hampshire County. Regionally, 26761 is located in the Shenandoah Valley Region.
ZIP Code 26761 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Shanks |
| Primary County | Hampshire County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 652 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 26761 Map
26761 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26761 is White. The current unemployment level in 26761 is 4.2%.
| Population | 652 |
| Population Growth Rate | 46.95% |
| Population Density | 56 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 311 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $113,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.2% |
26761 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 742 | 99.2% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
26761 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 14 | 4.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 201 | 64.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 69 | 22.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 2.24% |
| Masters Degree | 21 | 6.73% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
26761 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.28070831, -78.6943512 |
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| Region | Shenandoah Valley Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Winchester, VA-WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 12 Square Miles |
26761 Schools
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26761 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 67d - Northern Dissected Ridges and Knobs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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