ZIP Code 26181 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26181 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,658

↓ 92.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$80,959

↑ +49.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$193,200

↑ +37.3% vs county

Median Age

49.0 yrs

↓ +11.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.5%

↑ 70.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26181 compares to Wood County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26181 $81k Wood $54k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26181 $193k Wood $141k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

22.9%

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

Owner Occupancy

87.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$787

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26181 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$193,200
Down Payment (20%)$38,640
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,226P&I: $977 | Tax: $193 | Ins: $56
Rent (Local Median)
$787
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $439/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26181, sorted by distance.

26101 5.6 mi away wood county 26133 5.8 mi away wood county 45742 6.3 mi away washington county 45714 8.2 mi away washington county 45723 8.4 mi away athens county 45772 9.3 mi away meigs county 26169 10.6 mi away wood county 45743 13.1 mi away meigs 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 26181 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.