ZIP code 26426: Salem, WV
26426 is a ZIP code in Salem, West Virginia, mainly in Doddridge County, part of the Clarksburg, WV micro area. About 7,575 people live here.
- Population
- 7,575
- Median household income
- $56,163
- Typical home value
- $127,500+6.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $522gross, per month
- Median age
- 46.4
- Homeowners
- 87.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 26426 details
| City | Salem |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Doddridge County (also partly Harrison County) |
| Metro area | Clarksburg, WV |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 136.4 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 56 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 25.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.28705, -80.56441 |
Median rent in 26426 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $514/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $473/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $544/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 26426
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26422 | Reynoldsville, WV | 7.1 mi | 94 |
| 26436 | Smithburg, WV | 8.3 mi | 310 |
| 26448 | Wallace, WV | 8.9 mi | 1,005 |
| 26306 | Clarksburg, WV | 9.6 mi | — |
| 26339 | Center Point, WV | 9.7 mi | 223 |
| 26301 | Clarksburg, WV | 10.3 mi | 28,716 |
| 26451 | West Milford, WV | 10.3 mi | 591 |
| 26456 | West Union, WV | 11.3 mi | 2,998 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 26426?
A typical home in ZIP code 26426 is worth about $127,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $56,163 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $127,500 homeWhat can a $56,163 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 26426
What city is ZIP code 26426?
ZIP code 26426 is in Salem, WV, in Doddridge County.
What county is ZIP code 26426 in?
26426 is mainly in Doddridge County, West Virginia, and partly in Harrison County.
What is the population of ZIP code 26426?
About 7,575 people live in ZIP code 26426, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26426 in?
26426 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.