ZIP Code 26562 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26562 compared to county averages.

Total Population

599

↓ 95.8% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$79,000

↓ 25.5% vs county

Median Age

19.4 yrs

↑ 57.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26562 compares to Wetzel County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Wetzel $51k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26562 $79k Wetzel $106k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

1.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

81.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26562 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$79,000
Down Payment (20%)$15,800
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$501P&I: $399 | Tax: $79 | Ins: $23
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $999/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26562, sorted by distance.

26585 2.2 mi away marion county 26575 2.9 mi away wetzel county 26590 7.7 mi away monongalia county 26582 8.6 mi away marion county 26587 12.0 mi away marion county 26570 12.1 mi away monongalia county 15316 12.2 mi away greene county 26521 13.2 mi away monongalia county

About Wetzel County

Wetzel County is located in West Virginia and has a total population of 14,431. The county's median household income is $50,715 and median home value is $106,100. ZIP code 26562 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wetzel 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.