ZIP Code 26141

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Creston · Calhoun County · West Virginia

Population
364

4/sq mi

Median income
$43,500

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$75,000

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.1%

Median age 59.5

Land area
88.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 26141 in Creston, West Virginia has a population of 364. The median household income is $43,500, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $75,000, 73% below the US average. 6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26141 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.8 square miles in Creston, Calhoun County, West Virginia. The area is home to 364 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 26141 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26141 sits at $43,500 (25% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $26,604. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 19.6%. On housing, the median home value is $75,000 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $519 per month, and 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26141 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 26141 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 26141, Creston, 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

364

Population

88.8

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26141?

59.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$43,500

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$26,604

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

19.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

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

What does housing look like?

215

Total Housing Units

158

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$75,000

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$519

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 26141, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $283,000.

5

Businesses

7

Employees

$283K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26141 vs 26151 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26151 Mount Zion, WV 558 5.0 mi
26152 Munday, WV 56 6.8 mi
26138 Brohard, WV 127 7.9 mi
26136 Big Bend, WV 644 7.0 mi
25276 Spencer, WV 7,752 10.2 mi
26148 Macfarlan, WV 245 10.8 mi
25234 Arnoldsburg, WV 1,200 10.1 mi
26143 Elizabeth, WV 4,547 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26141 in?
ZIP code 26141 (Creston) is located in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26141?
ZIP code 26141 in Creston, WV has a population of 364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26141?
The median household income in ZIP 26141 is $43,500, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26141?
The median home value in ZIP 26141 is $75,000, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26141 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26141?
ZIP code 26141 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26141?
In ZIP code 26141, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% 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 26141?
In ZIP code 26141, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26141 is 4.8% 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 Creston, 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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