ZIP Code 26524
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Preston County, West Virginia.
- Population
- 135
- Median household income
- $11,438
- Median home value
- $157,000
-35.1%’21–’23
-3.4%’22–’23
ZIP Code 26524 (Preston County, West Virginia) is home to about 135 residents. At $11,438, its median household income sits below Preston County's $61,373.
From 2021 to 2023, ZIP Code 26524's population declined 35.1% from 208 to 135.
White (non-Hispanic) residents are the largest group, 100.0% of the population. 20.7% of workers drive to work alone.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 135
- Median age
- 59.1 yrs
- Median household income
- $11,438
- Median home value
- $157,000
- Median gross rent
- —
- Housing units
- 62
- Homeownership rate
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Unemployment rate
- 60.8%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–2023208135
$162,500$157,000
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 208 | — | — |
| 2022 | 175 | — | $162,500 |
| 2023 | 135 | $11,438 | $157,000 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 54.4%
5 to 175.2%
18 to 240.0%
25 to 340.0%
35 to 4411.1%
45 to 5420.0%
55 to 6441.5%
65 to 7411.9%
75 and over5.9%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6 | 4.4% |
| 5 to 17 | 7 | 5.2% |
| 18 to 24 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 35 to 44 | 15 | 11.1% |
| 45 to 54 | 27 | 20.0% |
| 55 to 64 | 56 | 41.5% |
| 65 to 74 | 16 | 11.9% |
| 75 and over | 8 | 5.9% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 135 | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 0.0% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma63.1%
High school graduate19.7%
Some college or associate's12.3%
Bachelor's degree4.9%
Graduate or professional degree0.0%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 77 | 63.1% |
| High school graduate | 24 | 19.7% |
| Some college or associate's | 15 | 12.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 4.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute to work
Drove alone20.7%
Carpooled79.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walked0.0%
Bicycle0.0%
Worked from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 6 | 20.7% |
| Carpooled | 23 | 79.3% |
| Public transit | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0 | 0.0% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 8 | 27.6% |
| 15 to 29 min | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30 to 44 min | 21 | 72.4% |
| 45 to 59 min | 0 | 0.0% |
| 60+ min | 0 | 0.0% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.18
- Poverty rate
- 80.0% (108 of 135)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 30 | 48.4% |
| Nonfamily households | 32 | 51.6% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1938
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 62 | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 0 | 0.0% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 46 | 74.2% |
| Renter-occupied | 16 | 25.8% |
1-unit, detached51.6%
1-unit, attached0.0%
2 to 4 units0.0%
5 to 19 units0.0%
20 or more units0.0%
Mobile home & other48.4%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 32 | 51.6% |
| 1-unit, attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 to 4 units | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 19 units | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home & other | 30 | 48.4% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 26524
- Land area
- 0.18 sq mi
- Water area
- 0 sq mi
- Center point
- 39.5408, -79.8072
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- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)