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ZIP 26301

Pop. 28,716·Harrison County·13th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,024/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$941
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ZIP 26301 · $1,024
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$870
3 BR
$1,150
4 BR+
$1,370
Research median
$870/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,288/yr
At $1,024/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyHarrison County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.7% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 26301 (Clarksburg, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,716
Median income
$49,816
Median age
40.9
Renters
34.3%
Age distribution
22.4%
20.6%
24.4%
13.5%
19.1%
Under 1822.4%
18–3420.6%
35–5424.4%
55–6413.5%
65+19.1%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
91.4%
White91.4%
Black2.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
12.3%
39.8%
24.3%
23.5%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma39.8%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+23.5%
Housing tenure
65.7%
34.3%
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 26301 in Clarksburg, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,700 → $49,816
up 9.0%
Population
28,986 → 28,716
down 0.9%
Renter share
33.5% → 34.3%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
19.2% → 23.5%
+4.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $49,816 today, compared with $45,700 five years earlier. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.2% to 23.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 26301 covers Clarksburg, WV. The median rent here is $1,024/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($49,816/yr), ZIP 26301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 26301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 26301 (Clarksburg, WV) is $1,024. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 26301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 26301's median rent of $1,024/mo is $941 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 26301 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 26301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #13 out of 18 ZIPs at $1,024/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 26301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,024/mo in ZIP 26301. The local median household income is $49,816/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 26301?

Rent in ZIP 26301 has increased 13.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 26301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 26301 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,024/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($49,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 26301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 26301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.3% of ZIP 26301 households are renters, while 65.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 26301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 26301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 26301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,024/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 26301's median household income ($49,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 26301 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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