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26542

West Virginia · 2,067 residents · 35.8 sq mi
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With 2,067 people, ZIP 26542 is a ZIP code in Preston County. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 44.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The foreign-born share is 1%. Median home value sits at $152,000. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Preston County, 26542 ranks 8th by median household income.

$54,375
US average: $82,259
$26,563
US average: $44,673
$152,000
US average: $376,019
19.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
35.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.7%
Age 65+
25.1%
55.5%
44.5%
2.32 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,978)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(73)
10
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Preston County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
26374$57,321
26410$50,607
26425$47,667
26444$44,004
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 26542?

ZIP code 26542 has about 2,067 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26542?

The typical household in ZIP code 26542 earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 26542 expensive?

In ZIP code 26542, the median home is worth about $152,000, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 26542?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 26542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26542?

About 15.8% of people in ZIP code 26542 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024