ZIP Code 26716 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26716 compared to county averages.

Total Population

957

↓ 97.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$69,167

↑ +15.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$130,700

↓ 11.3% vs county

Median Age

26.6 yrs

↑ 37.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.6%

↑ 77.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26716 compares to Preston County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26716 $69k Preston $60k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26716 $131k Preston $147k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

56.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$829

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26716 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$130,700
Down Payment (20%)$26,140
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$830P&I: $661 | Tax: $131 | Ins: $38
Rent (Local Median)
$829
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26716, sorted by distance.

26705 4.9 mi away preston county 26292 7.7 mi away tucker county 26425 10.1 mi away preston county 26287 11.2 mi away tucker county 26269 11.6 mi away tucker county 26444 14.9 mi away preston county 26271 16.1 mi away tucker county 26866 35.7 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 26716 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.