ZIP Code 26444 Demographics

Preston County, West Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26444 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,501

↓ 89.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$51,940

↓ 13.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$97,500

↓ 33.9% vs county

Median Age

46.3 yrs

↓ +8.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

↑ 18.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26444 compares to Preston County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26444 $52k Preston $60k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26444 $98k Preston $147k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

88.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$786

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26444 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$97,500
Down Payment (20%)$19,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$619P&I: $493 | Tax: $98 | Ins: $28
Rent (Local Median)
$786
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $167/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26444, sorted by distance.

26425 5.0 mi away preston county 26705 10.7 mi away preston county 26287 14.2 mi away tucker county 26716 14.9 mi away preston county 26269 19.1 mi away tucker county 26292 19.7 mi away tucker county 26271 24.9 mi away tucker county 26866 48.5 mi away pendleton county

About Preston County

Preston County is located in West Virginia and has a total population of 34,206. The county's median household income is $60,136 and median home value is $147,400. ZIP code 26444 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Preston County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.