ZIP Code 26104
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Parkersburg · Wood County · West Virginia
- Population
- 16,769
- Median income
- $54,331
- Median home value
- $170,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.0%
- Land area
- 96.3 sq mi
174/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.5
New York
ZIP code 26104 in Parkersburg, West Virginia has a population of 16,769. The median household income is $54,331, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $170,800, 39% below the US average. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26104 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.3 square miles in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. The area is home to 16,769 residents, producing a population density of 174 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 26104 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26104 sits at $54,331 (6% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $35,752. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $170,800 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26104 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wood County, so you can benchmark 26104 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 26104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26104.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 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 26104, 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
16,769
Population
96.3
Area (sq mi)
174
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26104?
46.5
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$54,331
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$35,752
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 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?
8,415
Total Housing Units
7,553
Occupied Units
862
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,800
Median Home Value
+24% vs state
$828
Median Rent
1971
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
+15.7%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26104 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 137 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 148 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 161 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 173 |
| 2024 | +15.7% | 200 |
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 266 business establishments in ZIP 26104, employing approximately 3,311 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,140,000.
266
Businesses
3,311
Employees
$149.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 28 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
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 26104 vs 26142 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26142 | Davisville, WV | 2,574 | 4.8 mi |
| 26105 | Vienna, WV | 12,333 | 4.4 mi |
| 26187 | Williamstown, WV | 5,982 | 6.6 mi |
| 26101 | Parkersburg, WV | 29,999 | 5.8 mi |
| 26184 | Waverly, WV | 2,361 | 7.0 mi |
| 26150 | Mineral Wells, WV | 6,309 | 8.8 mi |
| 45714 | Belpre, OH | 9,951 | 8.0 mi |
| 26180 | Walker, WV | 2,284 | 7.9 mi |
| 45729 | Fleming, OH | 1,289 | 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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