ZIP Code 26101
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Parkersburg · Wood County · West Virginia
- Population
- 29,999
- Median income
- $48,710
- Median home value
- $117,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.5%
- Land area
- 76.5 sq mi
392/sq mi
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.2
New York
ZIP code 26101 in Parkersburg, West Virginia has a population of 29,999. The median household income is $48,710, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $117,500, 58% below the US average. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.5 square miles in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. The area is home to 29,999 residents, producing a population density of 392 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 26101 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26101 sits at $48,710 (16% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,749. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $117,500 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $794 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wood County, so you can benchmark 26101 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
169 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
156 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 establishments
- Finance and insurance 60
Finance and insurance
60 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, 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 26101, Parkersburg, 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
29,999
Population
76.5
Area (sq mi)
392
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26101?
41.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26101 vs 45714 →
| 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 |
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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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