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 High-density area
- $48,710
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26101 (Parkersburg, WV) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.7 in 2023 to 191.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,749. The poverty rate is 23.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $117,500 (15% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $794; 68.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wood County, so 26101 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$28,749
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26101 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Parkersburg, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,710 34th percentile higher than 34% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,872housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 26101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26101
Parkersburg (26101)
29,999 residents
- 26104
Parkersburg (26104)
16,769 residents
- 26105
Vienna (26105)
12,333 residents
- 45714 9,951
Belpre (45714)
9,951 residents
- 26150 6,309
Mineral Wells (26150)
6,309 residents
- 26181 6,127
Washington (26181)
6,127 residents
- 26187 5,982
Williamstown (26187)
5,982 residents
- 45784 3,386
Vincent (45784)
3,386 residents
- 26142 2,574
Davisville (26142)
2,574 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26101 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26187
Williamstown (26187)
$83,226 median income
- 45784
Vincent (45784)
$82,713 median income
- 26133
Belleville (26133)
$74,917 median income
- 26181
Washington (26181)
$73,977 median income
- 26142
Davisville (26142)
$62,941 median income
- 26150
Mineral Wells (26150)
$61,786 median income
- 26105
Vienna (26105)
$61,674 median income
- 45714
Belpre (45714)
$56,574 median income
- 26104
Parkersburg (26104)
$54,331 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26101, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,999 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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