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West Liberty, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26074

Ohio County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,184
278/sq mi
$50,000
Median income
$164,800
Median home value
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Liberty pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
278
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26074 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26074 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Liberty, Ohio County, West Virginia, home to just 1,184 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 278 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26074 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (13% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $13,163. Poverty here runs at 13.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.7%. The typical home here is valued at $164,800 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $893 monthly, and 63.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Ohio County, letting you compare 26074 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26074, West Liberty, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,184

Population

4.3

Area (sq mi)

278

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26074?

20.8

Median Age

41.0%

Male

59.0%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.2%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,000

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$13,163

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26074 ranks nationally

West Liberty, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

223

Total Housing Units

182

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$164,800

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$893

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 26074, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,996,000.

10

Businesses

90

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 30.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26074 vs 26032 →

ZIP 26074 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26074 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26074 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26074 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26032 Bethany, WV 1,243 3.5 mi
26059 Triadelphia, WV 3,082 6.2 mi
26070 Wellsburg, WV 8,441 6.2 mi
26075 Windsor Heights, WV 505 4.2 mi
26060 Valley Grove, WV 1,881 4.6 mi
43963 Tiltonsville, OH 1,362 5.5 mi
43971 Yorkville, OH 1,150 6.4 mi
26030 Beech Bottom, WV 516 5.6 mi
26003 Wheeling, WV 43,002 6.8 mi
43913 Brilliant, OH 1,490 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ohio County

26003 standard
Wheeling, WV
Pop: 43,002
26059 standard
Triadelphia, WV
Pop: 3,082
26060 standard
Valley Grove, WV
Pop: 1,881

Related Areas

Ohio County West Liberty, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26074 in? ▼
ZIP code 26074 (West Liberty) is located in Ohio County, West Virginia. Ohio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ohio-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26074? ▼
ZIP code 26074 in West Liberty, WV has a population of 1,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26074? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26074 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26074? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26074 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26074? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26074 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26074? ▼
ZIP code 26074 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26074? ▼
In ZIP code 26074, 76.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26074? ▼
In ZIP code 26074, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26074? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26074 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.