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26562

West Virginia · 721 residents · 34.692 sq mi
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ZIP 26562 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $87,300. At a median age of 18.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Wetzel County, 26562 ranks 4th by median household income.

$55,603
US average: $82,259
$87,300
US average: $376,019
17.1%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
49.2%
Age 65+
11.4%
63.8%
36.2%
3.25 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other18%(130)
Diversity Score65.8%(474)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Wetzel County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
26155$64,485
26159$66,190
26167$57,470
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 26562?

ZIP code 26562 has about 721 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26562?

The typical household in ZIP code 26562 earns about $55,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 26562 expensive?

In ZIP code 26562, the median home is worth about $87,300.

How educated are people in ZIP code 26562?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 26562 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26562?

About 27.0% of people in ZIP code 26562 live below the federal poverty line.

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