PlainZIP

Parkersburg, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26101

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

29,999
392/sq mi
$48,710
Median income
$117,500
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Parkersburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
392
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, with 29,999 residents across 76.5 square miles, a density of 392 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26101 reports a modest median household income of $48,710 (16% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,749. Local economic indicators show a 23.3% poverty rate alongside 8.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $117,500 (15% below the state average); renters pay a median of $794 monthly, and 68.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wood County, letting you compare 26101 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 26101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parkersburg, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26101.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 26101, Parkersburg, 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

29,999

Population

76.5

Area (sq mi)

392

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26101?

41.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$48,710

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$28,749

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26101 ranks nationally

Parkersburg, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,710 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,872

Total Housing Units

12,036

Occupied Units

1,836

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$117,500

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$794

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 26101 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 134
2021 +12.5% 151
2022 +8.7% 164
2023 +11.3% 183
2024 +4.9% 192

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 917 business establishments in ZIP 26101, employing approximately 15,768 people with a combined annual payroll of $709,381,000.

917

Businesses

15,768

Employees

$709.4M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 169 18.4%
Health care and social assistance 156 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 124 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 109 11.9%
Finance and insurance 60 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 5.9%
Construction 40 4.4%
Wholesale trade 40 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 26 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 2.5%
Information 21 2.3%
Manufacturing 14 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26101 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 26101 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26101 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 26101 ranks #null 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
45714 Belpre, OH 9,951 5.9 mi
26150 Mineral Wells, WV 6,309 6.1 mi
26181 Washington, WV 6,127 5.6 mi
26104 Parkersburg, WV 16,769 5.8 mi
26105 Vienna, WV 12,333 6.9 mi
26142 Davisville, WV 2,574 7.2 mi
26133 Belleville, WV 1,415 9.6 mi
26187 Williamstown, WV 5,982 11.3 mi
45784 Vincent, OH 3,386 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wood County

26104 standard
Parkersburg, WV
Pop: 16,769
26105 standard
Vienna, WV
Pop: 12,333
26150 standard
Mineral Wells, WV
Pop: 6,309
26181 standard
Washington, WV
Pop: 6,127
26187 standard
Williamstown, WV
Pop: 5,982
26142 standard
Davisville, WV
Pop: 2,574

Related Areas

Wood County Parkersburg, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26101 in? ▼
ZIP code 26101 (Parkersburg) is located in Wood County, West Virginia. Wood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wood-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26101? ▼
ZIP code 26101 in Parkersburg, WV has a population of 29,999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26101 is $48,710, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26101? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26101 is $117,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26101 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26101? ▼
ZIP code 26101 has 917 business establishments employing approximately 15,768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26101 are: Retail trade (169), Health care and social assistance (156), Other services (except public administration) (124). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26101? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26101 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26101? ▼
In ZIP code 26101, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26101? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26101 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26101? ▼
In ZIP code 26101, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26101 is 23.3% 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.