ZIP Code 26169 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26169 compared to county averages.

Total Population

837

↓ 99.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$53,250

↓ 2.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$135,400

↓ 3.8% vs county

Median Age

40.1 yrs

↑ 8.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

↑ 60.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26169 compares to Wood County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26169 $53k Wood $54k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26169 $135k Wood $141k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

68.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26169 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$135,400
Down Payment (20%)$27,080
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$859P&I: $685 | Tax: $135 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $641/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26169, sorted by distance.

26133 6.2 mi away wood county 26181 10.6 mi away wood county 26101 11.5 mi away wood county 45772 14.2 mi away meigs county 45743 14.7 mi away meigs county 45742 16.9 mi away washington county 45723 17.0 mi away athens county 45714 17.1 mi away washington county

About Wood County

Wood County is located in West Virginia and has a total population of 84,272. The county's median household income is $54,350 and median home value is $140,700. ZIP code 26169 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.