ZIP Code 26134

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Belmont · Pleasants County · West Virginia

Population
888

163/sq mi

Median income
$48,406

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$128,400

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.0%

Median age 39.6

Land area
5.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26134 in Belmont, West Virginia has a population of 888. The median household income is $48,406, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $128,400, 54% below the US average. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26134 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.5 square miles in Belmont, Pleasants County, West Virginia. The area is home to 888 residents, producing a population density of 163 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 26134 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26134 sits at $48,406 (16% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,477. The poverty rate stands at 22.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $128,400 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $493 per month, and 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26134 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Pleasants County, so you can benchmark 26134 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 →

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 26134, Belmont, 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

888

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

163

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26134?

39.6

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$48,406

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$24,477

Per Capita Income

22.1%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

310

Total Housing Units

299

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$128,400

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$493

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 26134, employing approximately 681 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,555,000.

18

Businesses

681

Employees

$74.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 5 27.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 27.8%

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 26134 vs 45768 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45768 Newport, OH 1,703 3.1 mi
45773 Reno, OH 83 6.3 mi
26170 Saint Marys, WV 6,137 6.2 mi
26184 Waverly, WV 2,361 5.9 mi
45750 Marietta, OH 27,785 8.4 mi
45788 Whipple, OH 1,129 10.9 mi
26337 Cairo, WV 1,218 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26134 in?
ZIP code 26134 (Belmont) is located in Pleasants County, West Virginia. Pleasants County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pleasants-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26134?
ZIP code 26134 in Belmont, WV has a population of 888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26134?
The median household income in ZIP 26134 is $48,406, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26134?
The median home value in ZIP 26134 is $128,400, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26134?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26134 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26134?
ZIP code 26134 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26134?
In ZIP code 26134, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26134?
In ZIP code 26134, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26134?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26134 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Belmont, WV

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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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