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26426 is the zip code for

Salem, WV

Also in this location:
Wolf Summit, WV

Total population
7,003
Housing units
3,198
Land area
(sq. miles)
132.18
Density
(people per sq. mile)
52.98
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.17

Demographic data for zip code 26426

Gender:

Male
3,568
Female
3,435
Median age
Male
40.80
Female
44.40
Gender

Households:

Total households
2,746
Family households
1,897
Nonfamily households
849
Average household size
2.40
Average family size
2.87
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
3,198
Occupied housing units
2,746
Owner-occupied
2,128
Renter-occupied
618
Vacant housing units
452
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
378
5 to 9 years
371
10 to 14 years
403
15 to 19 years
610
20 to 24 years
410
25 to 34 years
731
35 to 44 years
831
45 to 54 years
1,074
55 to 59 years
526
60 to 64 years
489
65 to 74 years
658
75 to 84 years
374
85 years and over
148
Median age
42.60
Age

Race:

White
6,710
Hispanic or Latino
58
Black or African American
123
Asian
13
American Indian & Alaska Native
9
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
2
Two or More Races
88
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 26426

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
5,630
Civilian labor force
2,898
Employed
2,688
Unemployed
210
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
2,732
Percent Unemployed
7.2%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
2,613
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
1,980
Carpooled
322
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
7
Walked
102
Other means
55
Worked at home
147
Mean travel time
23.0 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,688
Management / business / science / arts
773
Service
541
Sales / office
686
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
302
Production / transportation / material moving
386
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,688
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
124
Construction
165
Manufacturing
148
Wholesale trade
97
Retail trade
446
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
197
Information
55
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
50
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
188
Educational services / health care / social assistance
704
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
145
Public administration
243
Other services
126
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
2,688
Private wage & salary workers
1,943
Government workers
588
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
157
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
2,487
Less than $10,000
294
$10,000 to $14,999
241
$15,000 to $24,999
374
$25,000 to $34,999
272
$35,000 to $49,999
413
$50,000 to $74,999
419
$75,000 to $99,999
173
$100,000 to $149,999
217
$150,000 to $199,999
41
$200,000 or more
43
Median household income
$36,796
Mean household income
$50,302
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
21.2%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 26426

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Harden Elementary School
East Main Street
(304) 782-14711727412.6
Salem Elementary
Rt. 1 Box 10a
(304) 558-1598000.0
Salem Middle School
Rr 1 Box 10a
(304) 326-71801838513.1
Van Horn Elementary School
229 W Main St
(304) 782-13611467413.6

Universities and Colleges around 26426

NameAddressPhone
Jack Barker Equestrian CenterGreenbriar
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-9899

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 26426

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Broaddus HospitalMansfield Hill
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-176072
Stonewall Jackson Mem Hospital
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-800070
William R Sharpe Jr HospitalRoute 33 West
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-1210150

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 26426

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Dereks Deep Dish Pizza106 E Main St
Salem, WV 26426
Pizza304-782-1112
Domino's Pizza66 Valley St
Salem, WV 26426
Pizza304-782-4545
Subway Sandwiches & Salads214 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches304-782-4162

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