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Parkersburg, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26104

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

16,769
174/sq mi
$54,331
Median income
$170,800
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Parkersburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
174
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26104 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, home to 16,769 residents across 96.3 square miles, a density of 174 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26104 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $170,800 (24% above the state average), median rent at $828 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is 20 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 26104 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 26104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parkersburg, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26104.

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 26104, 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

16,769

Population

96.3

Area (sq mi)

174

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26104?

46.5

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
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?

$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

How ZIP 26104 ranks nationally

Parkersburg, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,331 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$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 26104 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 26104 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26104 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 26104 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Wood County

26101 standard
Parkersburg, WV
Pop: 29,999
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 26104 in? ▼
ZIP code 26104 (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 26104? ▼
ZIP code 26104 in Parkersburg, WV has a population of 16,769 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26104? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26104 is $54,331, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26104? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26104 is $170,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26104? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26104 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26104? ▼
ZIP code 26104 has 266 business establishments employing approximately 3,311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26104? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26104 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Other services (except public administration) (36), Construction (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26104? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26104 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 26104? ▼
In ZIP code 26104, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 26104? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26104 is 20.4 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 26104? ▼
In ZIP code 26104, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26104? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26104 is 15.3% 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.