Preston County, WV ZIP Codes
16 ZIP codes cover all or part of Preston County, West Virginia. The Census Bureau counts 34,160 residents in the county, with a median household income of $61,880 and a median home value of $162,800. Median household income ranges from $44,004 in 26444 to $92,824 in 26440. Its largest communities include Kingwood, Terra Alta, Arthurdale, Rowlesburg and Masontown.
Preston County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 34,160 |
| Households | 12,809 |
| Median household income | $61,880 |
| Median home value | $162,800 |
| Median age | 43.3 |
| Median rent | $750 |
All 16 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 36,150 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,518 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,004 (26444) to $92,824 (26440) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $63,722 |
| Homeowners | 82.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 39 routes, 13,600 homes (15 of 16 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Preston County: 26440 ($92,824)
- Most residents: 26525 (8,630 people)
- Highest homeownership: 26440 (96.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 26525 (32.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 26525 (18.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 26519 (36.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 26440 ($216,800)
Every ZIP code in Preston County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26525 | Bruceton Mills | 8,630 | 2,117 | $82,114 | $216,100 | 88.1% | 32.0% | 18.3% | 5 | 2,500 | 100% of its land |
| 26537 | Kingwood | 5,276 | 2,310 | $59,844 | $169,900 | 75.5% | 24.5% | 13.2% | 6 | 2,649 | 100% of its land |
| 26764 | Terra Alta | 4,175 | 1,731 | $61,010 | $150,500 | 76.4% | 25.7% | 6.8% | 6 | 1,898 | 100% of its land |
| 26444 | Tunnelton | 3,490 | 1,507 | $44,004 | $119,800 | 85.5% | 23.2% | 5.9% | 3 | 1,317 | 100% of its land |
| 26547 | Reedsville | 2,828 | 1,056 | $76,084 | $204,000 | 87.6% | 25.9% | 1.6% | 2 | 887 | 100% of its land |
| 26519 | Albright | 2,363 | 850 | $54,328 | $128,500 | 70.8% | 31.9% | 10.0% | 3 | 847 | 100% of its land |
| 26542 | Masontown | 2,067 | 890 | $54,375 | $152,000 | 86.3% | 29.3% | 3.4% | 2 | 768 | 75% of its land |
| 26374 | Independence | 1,676 | 650 | $57,321 | $162,300 | 87.8% | 30.5% | 0.3% | 2 | 721 | 71% of its land |
| 26440 | Thornton | 1,046 | 407 | $92,824 | $216,800 | 96.1% | 29.5% | 4.6% | 1 | 497 | 31% of its land |
| 26425 | Rowlesburg | 999 | 462 | $47,667 | $93,400 | 81.2% | 22.1% | 1.1% | 1 | 289 | 97% of its land |
| 26716 | Eglon | 944 | 353 | $80,375 | $144,300 | 59.8% | 30.0% | 1.0% | 2 | 282 | 100% of its land |
| 26405 | Moatsville | 803 | 311 | $68,798 | $115,400 | 88.1% | 8.0% | 11.6% | 2 | 552 | 25% of its land |
| 26705 | Aurora | 716 | 334 | $40,500 | $152,100 | 74.3% | 25.4% | 5.4% | 2 | 433 | 100% of its land |
| 26410 | Newburg | 577 | 287 | $50,607 | $57,900 | 92.3% | 16.7% | 28.1% | 1 | 399 | 100% of its land |
| 26520 | Arthurdale | 483 | 203 | — | $198,400 | 100.0% | 22.2% | 7.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 26524 | Preston County | 77 | 50 | $110,855 | $112,500 | 100.0% | 24.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 56 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Preston County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Kingwood — 2,973 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Terra Alta — 1,841 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Arthurdale — 982 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Rowlesburg — 773 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Masontown — 518 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Reedsville — 504 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Tunnelton — 404 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Aurora — 284 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Albright — 254 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Newburg — 226 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Brandonville — 166 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bruceton Mills — 71 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Preston County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Preston County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Preston County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Preston County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Preston County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Preston County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Preston County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Preston County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Preston County, WV?
- 26525, 26537, 26764, 26444, 26547, 26519, 26542, 26374, 26440, 26425, 26716, 26405, 26705, 26410, 26520 and 26524. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Preston County?
- 34,160 residents in 12,809 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Preston County?
- $61,880 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $44,004 (26444) to $92,824 (26440).
- Which Preston County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 26440, at $92,824, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Preston County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Preston County?
- For the 15 of 16 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 39 carrier routes reaching 13,600 residential and 501 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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