ZIP Code 26074

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West Liberty · Ohio County · West Virginia

Population
1,184

278/sq mi

Median income
$50,000

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,800

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.6%

Median age 20.8

Land area
4.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 26074 in West Liberty, West Virginia has a population of 1,184. The median household income is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $164,800, 41% below the US average. 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26074 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.3 square miles in West Liberty, Ohio County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,184 residents, producing a population density of 278 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26074 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26074 sits at $50,000 (13% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $13,163. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $164,800 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $893 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26074 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Ohio County, so you can benchmark 26074 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for West Liberty, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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